Medium, based on visible ring-porous end grain structure, heavy oak-like texture, and typical color profile. confidenceIdentify wood
White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Central North America
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly irregular grain with prominent ring-porous texture visible on the end grain and face.
Color & Appearance
Light to medium brown with grayish tones due to weathering and oxidation on the surface; sapwood is lighter.
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 4.00 to 8.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 20 to 50 years old based on heavy surface weathering, oxidation, and dust accumulation.
- Sustainability Status
- Least concern, widely abundant, and readily available with good sustainability management.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, outdoor decking, and cooperage.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America
Workability
Good overall workability, but can be hard to machine due to density; reacts with iron to cause staining.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, oils, and polyurethane very well after light surface planing or sanding to remove oxidized fibers.
Notable Features
Contains tyloses in the pores which give it closed-cell properties and high resistance to water penetration.
Identified August 17, 2026
