Japanese ash

Tamo (Fraxinus mandschurica)

Description

A hardwood obtained from the tamo tree, Fraxinus mandshurica, or other similar trees (F. longicuspis, F. sieboldiana, F. chinensis), native to Japan, China, and northeast Asia. The tamo tree produces an elastic wood with a straight grain that polishes well. The white to pale yellow wood has a coarse texture. Japanese ash is used for furniture, cabinets, tools, sporting goods, Veneer, and Plywood.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Asiatic ash; Manchurian Ash (Fraxinus mandshurica); Japanese Ash (Fraxinus longicuspis); Japanese Flowering Ash (Fraxinus sieboldiana); Chinese Ash (Fraxinus chinensis); tamo; shioji; yachidama

Other Properties

Specific gravity = 0.50

Density	31 ppcf

Sources Checked for Data in Record

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