Sassafras Lumber at AFP Logs & Lumber, Inc. in Buckhannon, WV

General Information:

Sassafras heartwood is pale brown to orange brown, resembling ash or chestnut. The narrow sapwood is yellowish white. The wood has a coarse texture and is generally straight grained. Well known as an aromatic species.

Harvested Areas:

The North-Eastern Appalachian region.

Typical Uses/Availability:

Furniture, interior and exterior joinery, windows, doors and door frames and kitchen cabinets. Availability is somewhat limited.

Relative Abundance:

0.7% of total U.S. hardwoods commercially available.