Black Ash
Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)
Common names: swamp ash, basket ash, brown ash, hoop ash, and water ash
Distribution: Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
Color/appearance: The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood.
Janka hardness: 850 lbf
Density: 2.83 lbf
Allergies/Toxicity: Ash in the Fraxinus genus has been reported to cause skin irritation, and a decrease in lung function.
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: Yes
Common Uses: Flooring, millwork, boxes/crates, baseball bats, and other turned objects such as tool handles.
