White Oak

White Oak grows in all three regions of North America. Its heartwood is tan to a medium brown, The sapwood is cream colored. The grain of White Oak is more subtle than that of Red Oak. White Oak is very strong and heavy. A large percentage of American White Oak is exported to Europe and Asia where it more closely resembles local species of Oak compared to Red Oak.

White Oak is used for furniture, flooring, barrel staves and cabinets. Alternate species can include Red Oak and White Ash.