The Ash tree is a hardwood propagating throughout the eastern United States and Canada. These trees grow to a height between 20 and 120 feet with diameters of 2 to 5 feet.The sapwood is nearly white, while the heartwood ranges from grayish brown to light brown and even pale yellow in color. The average weight is 42 pounds per cubic foot.

Its uses include furniture, flooring, doors, architectural millwork and moulding, kitchen cabinets, paneling, tool handles, baseball bats, hockey sticks, billiard cues, skis, oars, and turnings. The wood is also used for bent parts in vehicle parts, railroad cars, baskets, pallets, toys, wooden ware, and novelties.

Ash is straight grained, heavy, hard, strong, stiff, and wears smooth with high shock resistance. It machines well and is better than average in nail and screw holding capacity. It glues moderately well. It is easy to finish and stains well. The wood is hard and has a moderate blunting effect on hand and machine tools. Experts recommend use of carbide-tipped cutters and keeping cutting edges sharpened. Pre-boring is recommended for nails and screws.