Olive Veneer

Although both Olive Ash Veneer and regular Ash Veneer come from the same tree species, Fraxinus excelsior, they have distinct differences in appearance and usage:
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1. Differences in wood grain and color:
Olive Ash Veneer
• It has contrasting dark stripes and wavy textures, and its color is sometimes similar to olive wood, hence the name.
• It is common to see sections of middle heartwood mixed with light sapwood, with a natural texture and highly decorative.
• Color: off-white to dark brown, sometimes with golden or green-brown tones.
Ash Veneer
• The texture is straight and uniform, tending to be straight or slightly wavy, with a simple appearance.
• Mainly uses sapwood, which is light white or beige with a bright luster.
• Commonly found in North America (White Ash) or European Ash.
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2. Differences in usage:
Olive Ash Veneer
• Due to its unique texture and strong color contrast, it is often used in:
• High-end furniture panels
• Automotive interiors
• Custom cabinets
• Musical instruments and interior decoration highlights
• Strong decorative properties, often listed alongside high-end materials such as walnut and rosewood.
Ash Veneer
• Used for large-scale decoration, furniture, door panels, etc., pursuing a natural, fresh and bright feeling.
• More inclined to modern minimalist style, with relatively low cost and high stability.
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3. Price and rarity:
• Olive Ash is more expensive and unstable in supply because it comes from the junction of heartwood and sapwood, has a small proportion, and it is difficult to have a beautiful and uncluttered texture.
• Ordinary Ash Veneer has abundant resources and stable cost control, and is one of the common bulk building materials.
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In summary:
Olive Ash Veneer is the most artistic of Ash Veneers, a rare marble-like fine wood, while ordinary Ash Veneer is the first choice for refreshing white wood for daily use.