ASH WHITE SPECIES
Species – Domestic
Top portion is finished with water-base finish; bottom with oil-based finish
APPEARANCE
Color: Heartwood is light tan to dark brown; sapwood is creamy white. Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently more yellow.
Grain: Bold, straight, moderately open grain with occasional wavy figuring. Can have strong contrast in grain in plainsawn boards.
Variations Within Species and Grades: Sometimes confused with hickory; the zone of large pores is more distinctive in ash, similar to that of red oak.
APPEARANCE
Readily available.ORIGIN
North America