Spalted Red Oak

Spalted Red Oak (Quercus Rubra)

Common Names: Spalted Red Oak, Spalted Oak

Distribution: Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood.

Janka Hardness: 1,220 lb_f

Density: 3.6 lb./b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.0%

Tangential (width): 8.6%,

Volumetric (total): 13.7%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.2

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation, as well as asthma-like symptoms.

Sustainability: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring and veneer.