Purdue University describes white oak as "truly the all American wood" because of its strength and durability. The Arts and Crafts movement and Mission Style furniture period have paved the way for some of the most iconic uses of white oak lumber and veneer. Our selection of this veneer includes some of the finest riftsawn oak available anywhere.
Common Name:
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White Oak, Stave Oak, Ridge White Oak, Forked-Leaf Oak | |
Scientific Name:
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Quercus alba |
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Family:
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Fagaceae | |
Color:
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Tan to cream | |
Origin:
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Eastern United States from Maine to Florida. | |
Hardness:
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Very hard (somewhat harder than red oak) | |
Texture:
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Coarse texture with large, open pored grain | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Did You Know: | "White Oak" is a term used to describe to a category of lumber and veneer that may contain as many as eight different eastern species of trees. Another interesting fact... The time honored phrase "solid as the oak is our own USA" is thought to refer to this species. Source: Purdue University, Department of Forestry |