American White Oak

Origin: North America
Botanical Name: Quercus Alba
Tree Category: American Hardwood
Intensity: 770 Kg/m3

White Oak, a hardwood that grows widely in eastern North America, is a heavy wood and has good durability. White Oak is easy to machine, screw and glue. It can take a wide variety of colors.

Appearance

American white oak has light sapwood and light to dark brown heartwood. White oak has large distinctive growth rings.

Usage areas:

  • Interior decoration
  • Furniture production
  • Window – door production
  • Flooring – parquet production
  • Maritime – boat building