Color & grain

• Heartwood: Light brown to slightly reddish, darkens slightly over time.
• Sapwood: Very light, almost whitish, often not clearly separated from the heartwood.
• Grain: Straight to slightly wavy, with an even and open structure that gives the wood a decorative appearance.

Tree size & wood properties

• Average height: 25-35 meters
• Trunk diameter: 50-100 cm
• Hardness: Janka hardness: ~6,600 N Ash is therefore considered a medium-hard to hard wood
• Weight: Average density, approx. 670 kg/m³ in the dried state.
• Durability: Less resistant to rot and insect infestation, therefore not suitable for outdoor use.

Frequent uses

• Furniture: Chairs, tables, cupboards and beds because of the attractive grain and strength.
• Sports equipment: Baseball bats, bow shafts, gymnastics equipment and tool handles due to the high elasticity and impact resistance.
• Floors & stairs: Ash wood is often used for parquet flooring and stair treads as it is durable and visually appealing.
• Instrument making: Particularly popular for guitar necks and drumsticks, as it is light but stable.
• Vehicle construction & tool handles: Used in carriages, wagon wheels and axe handles due to its high bending and tensile strength.