White Oak

White Oak (Quercus alba)

Common Name:  White Oak

Distribution: Eastern United States

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Quartersawn sections display prominent ray fleck patterns

Janka Hardness: 1,350 lb_f

Density: 3.92 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 5.6%

Tangential (width): 10.5%,

Volumetric (total): 16.3%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.9

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

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

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