Black
Ash Species Information
Ash, Black Group (F. nigra, F. profunda)
Ash, Black Group is a domestic hardwood
Location
The black ash group includes black ash (F. nigra) and pumpkin
ash (F. profunda). Black ash grows in the Northeast and Midwest,
and pumpkin ash in the South.
Characteristics
The heartwood of black ash is a darker brown than that of American
white ash; the sapwood is light-colored or nearly white. The
wood of the black ash group is lighter in weight (basic specific
gravity of 0.45 to 0.48) than that of the white ash group (>0.50).
Pumpkin ash, American white ash, and green ash that grow in
southern river bottoms, especially in areas frequently flooded
for long periods, produce buttresses that contain relatively
lightweight and brash wood.
Primary Uses
Principal uses for the black ash group are decorative veneer,
cabinets, millwork, furniture, cooperage, and crates.
