| Name |
Olive Ash |
| Latin Name |
Fraxinus ssp. |
| Trade Names: |
Olive Ash |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Range: |
Area of distribution (see: European Ash). As far as Olive Ash is concerned this is not a botanical species in its own right. The name refers only to the coloring of the wood. If the tree develops a heart, it is not shaped the normal way but shows as dark brown stripes alternating with the yellowish-white stripes of the other zones. This makes the wood decorative in character, particularly when the stripes are very regular. |
| Uses: |
Decorative veneer for interiors. |
| Properties: |
Extremely decorative as a result of the change between dark and white annual ring zones. Not to be mistaken for the Olive Ash having no white annual ring zones. |
| Machining: |
Ash can be easily and well worked with all tools. Coarse grown logs tend to split down on planed edges. Surfaces turn out very smooth. |
| Seasoning: |
Drying should be carried out at moderate temperatures and not too quickly. There is only a slight tendency to warp. Surface checking is a very seldom occurrence. |
| Finishing: |
Ash is suitable for all kinds of surface finishes, above all for colored stains which cause no problems in their use. |
| Jointing: |
Glue is well taken by Ash and provides very durable joints. Pre-drilled screw joints hold well. |
