Description

European Oak, European Oak generally tends to be a little darker than American Oak. European Oak is a warm golden, honey colour whereas American Oak is subtly lighter with pinkish tones.

Characteristics of European Oak

Origin of Wood Type	Europe
Botanical Name	Quercus petraea
Specific Gravity	0.72
Avg. Weight Per BF	3.75 lb/ bf
Color Range	Brown
Rarity / Availability	Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width	3″ to 20″
Typical Avg. Length	6′ to 16′
Avg. Waste Factor	0.5
Wood Uses	Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Boat Building, Wood Carving, Flooring, Veneers and many other uses
Lumber Grades	Quartersawn, Flitch, Veneer
Other Trade Names	European Oak, French Oak, German Oak, Spessart Oak, Fultz Oak