Medium based on color, visible coarse texture, and ray fleck characteristics typical of white oak confidenceIdentify wood
White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Central North America
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable with excellent decay and rot resistance
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly irregular grain with medium to coarse texture
Color & Appearance
Light to medium brown heartwood with a distinct paler sapwood, displaying moderate natural luster
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable with excellent decay and rot resistance
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 5.00 to 10.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated recently sawn to a few years old based on surface oxidation and rough saw marks
- Sustainability Status
- Not listed on CITES appendices, IUCN Least Concern, widely available and sustainably managed
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, and exterior construction
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America
Workability
Generally easy to work with hand and machine tools, though it has high tannin content which can react with iron
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, oils, and polyurethane very well, though water-based finishes may cause tannin bleed
Notable Features
Closed cellular structure due to tyloses making it water-resistant, high tannin content
Identified August 17, 2026
