High, confirmed by distinctive bark pattern, log form, and visible medullary ray flecks in the exposed grain. confidenceIdentify wood
White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with a medium to coarse texture, featuring characteristic broad medullary rays.
Color & Appearance
Heartwood is a light to medium brown, often with an olive cast; sapwood is lighter and clearly demarcated.
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.50 to 7.00 USD per board foot depending on grade and quarter-sawing.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently harvested log, estimated growth age of 60 to 80 years based on bark and log diameter.
- Sustainability Status
- Least concern, widely abundant, and readily available with good FSC certification options.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, and exterior construction due to closed cellular structure.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though it has high shrinkage and can react with iron.
Finish Recommendations
Accepts stains, oils, and polyurethane very well. Water-based finishes prevent excessive ambering.
Notable Features
Contains tyloses in the pores which make the heartwood resistant to moisture penetration.
Identified August 15, 2026
