Ash is a member of the olive family, but it does not bear fruit. The sapwood is almost white and the heartwood ranges from grey through light brown to light yellow with brown streaks. Some grades have very special fi guring, which gives the floor an entirely unique and lively character. It is strong and withstands impacts. Ash undergoes a medium degree of change over time from a lighter freshly sanded tone to a straw/tan colour. Ash is approx. 10% harder than Oak.
