Description

English Oak is a White Oak- usually Quercous robur but sometimes Quercous petraea. The lumber has light heartwood similar to old growth American White Oak.

Characteristics of English Oak

Origin of Wood Type	England
Botanical Name	Quercus petraea
Specific Gravity	0.72
Avg. Weight Per BF	4.00 lb/ bf
Color Range	Tan – Brown
Rarity / Availability	Available
Typical Avg. Width	4″ to 24″
Typical Avg. Length	8′ to 16′
Avg. Waste Factor	0.5
Wood Uses	Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Boat Building, Flooring, Veneers and many other uses
Lumber Grades	Quartersawn, Flitch
Other Trade Names	European Oak, English White Oak, English Pippy Oak, English Burr Oak, English Brown Oak