Low due to only the outer bark and lichen being visible without clear end-grain or interior face-grain features confidenceIdentify wood
White Oak (or similar North American hardwood)
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1360 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Durable to Very Durable
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Grain Pattern
Rough, natural bark with indeterminate inner grain pattern due to lack of visible exposed heartwood/sapwood surface
Color & Appearance
Grayish-brown to dark weathered exterior bark with patches of light green lichen
Hardness (Janka)
1360 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable to Very Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- N/A for raw foraged branch material
- Wood Age Estimate
- Unknown weathered fallen branch, likely several years old based on lichen growth and weathering
- Sustainability Status
- Least concern, widely abundant
Common Uses
Outdoor projects, rustic crafts, firewood, or natural decor
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Variable depending on seasoning condition; raw branches may be wet or punky
Finish Recommendations
Clear exterior polyurethane or raw natural state depending on craft application
Notable Features
Features natural crustose lichen growth on the outer bark surface
Identified July 28, 2026
