Ailanthus
Scientific Name: | Ailanthus altissima |
Location: | China |
Dried Weight: | 37lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 1,400lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 6,700lbf /in2 |
Ailanthus ranges in color from a pale yellow to a light brown. It has a similar appearance to ash. Ailanthus has an open, porous texture which gives off a decent natural lustre. The end-grain is ring-porous. This wood is easy to work with since it turns, glues, and finishes well.