SASSAFRAS WOOD
Sassafras is a fragrant North American hardwood. With open grain, soft texture and light brown color, it is sometimes used as a Chestnut substitute.
- Excellent bending properties
- Chestnut substitute
Characteristics of Sassafras
| Origin of Wood Type | USA |
| Botanical Name | Sassafras officinale |
| Specific Gravity | 0.45 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 2.40 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Pale to Dark Brown – Creamy Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Boxes, Crates, Fencing, Boat Building and more |
| Lumber Grades | Common 1 & 2, FAS |
| Other Trade Names | Cinnamon Wood, Red Sassafras, Black Ash |
Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400 / 1.888.814.0007
Sample Pictures of Sassafras
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
