EUROPEAN WHITE ASH (lat. Fraxinus excelsior; Fam. Oleaceae)
| Other names: | Europäische Esche, Frêne blanc |
| Source: | Europe, parts of Asia Minor, Caucasus |
| Wood Color: | Heartwoodtree with only little color difference between wide withish sapwood and heartwood. Older trees partially feature - light to chocolate brown heartwood (Brown Ash) - clear alternation between light yellowish and darker brown to olive colored growth ring zones (Olive Ash) |
| Characteristics: | Heavy hardwood, can be bent in different shapes, highly elastic, easily workable with all tools, White Ash is also easily stainable and polishable |
| Application: | Furnitures and interior design, floorings, stairs, pieces of sports equipment, tool handles, bending shape parts |