The heartwood of sassafras is medium to light brown, the color may darken with age. The sapwood is a pale yellowish brown. Sassafras resembles ash. The grain is straight, with a course, even texture. It is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Common uses are utility lumber, fence posts and furniture.
Sassafras
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Janka Hardness: 630 lbf (2,800 N)
Region: Eastern United States
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