Medium, based on the growth ring characteristics, bark texture of surrounding debris, and typical appearance of a freshly bucked oak log. confidence

White Oak

Quercus alba · Hardwood

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Straight to irregular grain with a coarse, uneven texture and prominent growth rings visible on the transverse end grain.

Light to medium brown heartwood with a distinct paler sapwood band. The exposed end grain shows weathering to a greyish patina.

1360 lbf (Hard)

Very Durable

Value & Sustainability

Estimated Market Value: $3.00 to $6.00 per board foot for standard kiln-dried lumber.
Wood Age Estimate: Freshly cut log, estimated tree age based on ring count is approximately 40 to 60 years.
Sustainability Status: Species of least concern, widely abundant and sustainably harvested with FSC certification readily available.

Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, exterior construction, and cooperage (barrels).

Eastern and Central North America

Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though it has a high tendency to split when nailed and reacts with iron to form dark stains.

Accepts stains, oils, varnishes, and polyurethane very well. Water-based finishes prevent excessive yellowing compared to oil-based polys.

Contains tyloses in the heartwood pores which make it water-resistant, high tannin content, and characteristic ray fleck when quarter-sawn.

Identified August 23, 2026