White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Central North America.
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable with excellent rot and insect resistance.
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with a prominent coarse texture and distinct ring-porous cathedral pattern.
Color & Appearance
Light to medium brown heartwood with a paler sapwood, darkening slightly with age and light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable with excellent rot and insect resistance.
Value & Age
$3.00 to $6.00 per board foot for standard lumber.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated freshly harvested to recently downed log.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, and tight cooperage.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America.
Workability
Goods results with hand and machine tools, though it has a moderate blunting effect on cutters and requires pre-boring for screws.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, oils, and varnishes exceptionally well, though reactive iron-based finishes will react with tannins.
Notable Features
High tannin content and closed cellular structure due to tyloses.
