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

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