Scientific Name: | Fraxinus nigra |
Common Names: | Black Ash |
Common Uses: | Flooring, millwork, boxes/crates, baseball bats, and other turned objects such as tool handles |
Color Specifications: | darker shades can also be seen, which is sometimes sold as Olive Ash. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than the White Ash |
Grade: | NHLA Standard Grade Rules |
Specific Gravity: | .45 |
Janka Hardness: | (Pounds-force) 850 lbf (3,780 N) |