High - distinct rift-sawn ray structure, ring-porous texture, light tan coloration typical of North American White Oak confidenceIdentify wood
White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1,360 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable; high resistance to rot and fungal decay due to closed tyloses
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Grain Pattern
Straight, uniform rift-sawn to quarter-sawn grain with open pores and slight flecking
Color & Appearance
Light to medium tan with greyish-brown undertones, pale sapwood, turns amber-brown with age
Hardness (Janka)
1,360 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable; high resistance to rot and fungal decay due to closed tyloses
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $6.00 - $10.00 per board foot depending on cut and grade
- Wood Age Estimate
- Modern/recently milled lumber sample (freshly surfaced)
- Sustainability Status
- IUCN Least Concern, widespread FSC availability, sustainably harvested
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boat building, wine barrels, trim work
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Good workability with sharp machinery, splinters easily when cross-cutting, reacts with iron fasteners
Finish Recommendations
Wiping oil finishes, polyurethane, or lacquer; accepts wood stains well, grain filling recommended for smooth finish
Notable Features
High tannin content causing black staining when exposed to iron and moisture, closed cellular structure (tyloses)
Identified July 27, 2026
