Medium due to the presence of bark and lichen obscuring the inner wood grain confidence

White Oak (or similar broadleaf hardwood log covered in lichen)

Quercus alba · Hardwood

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Straight grain with rough bark exterior covered in crustose lichen

Brownish grey weathered bark with patches of yellowish-green lichen

1360 lbf (Hard)

Durable

Value & Sustainability

Estimated Market Value: 3.00 to 8.00 USD per board foot for lumber
Wood Age Estimate: Estimated several decades based on log diameter and weathering
Sustainability Status: Least concern, widely available and sustainably harvested

Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, outdoor projects, firewood

Eastern North America

Moderate to difficult due to density, good holding power for fasteners

Polyurethane, penetrating oils, or exterior sealants once milled and dried

Heavy weathering, natural lichen growth on the bark, high tannin content

Identified July 29, 2026