| Scientific Name: | Quercus alba, Quercus spp. |
| Common Names: | The White Oak family includes White Oak, Chestnut Oak, Mountain Oak, Burr Oak, Blue Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Emory Oak, Gambel Oak, Live Oak, Overcup Oak, Stave Oak, Post Oak, & Swamp Oak. |
| Market Availability: | Usually available in 4/4 – 8/4. Limited availability in 10/4 – 16/4 |
| Common Uses: | Flooring, furniture, cabinets, mouldings, handles, barrel staves |
| Regional Differences: | Northern White Oak has tight growth rings, less sapwood and slightly darker heartwood. 6’-8’ lengths are more widely available in the North. White Oak is most abundant in Appalachian/Central region states including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee & West Virginia. White Oak from Southern states is often the least expensive and exhibits larger average board sizes. Sapwood and wide growth rings are more prevalent in Southern White Oak. |
| Color Specifications: | Unselected, Heart 1 Face |
| Grade: | NHLA Standard Grade Rules |
| Defects to consider: | Surface checking, honeycomb, sapwood stain |
| Alternatives: | Red Oak, White Ash, Hickory |
| Shipping Weight: | Kiln Dried 4190 lbs/MBF (805 kg/m3) |
| Specific Gravity: | Kiln Dried 0.67, Green 0.59 |
| Compressive Strength: | (Perpendicular to grain) 1070 psi |
| Janka Hardness: | (Pounds-force) 1360 |
