Quercus alba - Wikipedia
Quercus alba, the white oak, is one of the preeminent hardwoods of eastern and central North America. It is a long-lived oak, native to eastern and central North America and found from Minnesota, Ontario, Quebec, and southern Maine south as far as northern Florida and eastern Texas. [3] . Specimens have been documented to be over 450 years old. [4]
American white oak | AHEC - American Hardwood
This sustainably managed wood from natural forests of North America, with excellent environmental credentials, is a key species in many export markets. Its main uses are in furniture, flooring, doors, architectural joinery and mouldings and kitchen cabinets.
Quercus alba (American White Oak, Eastern White Oak, Forked-leaf White ...
The white oak is a large slow growing deciduous, hardwood tree in the beeach (Fagaceae) family and can reach heights of 135 feet with an 80-foot spread but generally tops out at 80 to 100 feet. It is native to the eastern United States and is usually found in forested areas of dry slopes, valleys, and ravines.
White Oak | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
White oak (Quercus alba) Common Name (s): White oak. Scientific Name: Quercus alba. Distribution: Eastern United States. Tree Size: 65-85 ft (20-25 m) tall, 3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 47.0 lbs/ft 3 (755 kg/m3) …
White Oak - US Forest Service Research and Development
White oak (Quercus alba) is an outstanding tree among all trees and is widespread across eastern North America. The most important lumber tree of the white oak group, growth is good on all but the driest shallow soils. Its high-grade wood is useful for many things, an important one being staves for barrels, hence the name stave oak.
European Oak vs. American White Oak: Colour, Properties & Uses
2023年2月8日 · American white oak, also known as white oak, are common hardwood trees native to eastern and central North America. This species can grow to become exceptionally wide, with branches close to the ground that extend widely.
White Oak Trees (Quercus alba): Care and Growing Guide - The …
2023年10月25日 · The white oak tree (Quercus alba) is one of the continent’s predominant native hardwood tree species appearing throughout Eastern North America’s forests. While it will not disappoint as a design feature, oaks are among the most valuable native trees we can plant. The white oak provides a habitat and food for countless species of wildlife.
The Differences Between European White Oak and American White Oak
2021年9月7日 · In color, both species resemble white oak. Almost like honey, European oak’s color is golden. The color of American oak is paler, with a more pink tone. European oak wood flooring in its natural state is more likely to have a more equal tone between boards, while American oak wood flooring will have more color variation between boards.
Notes of Oak - American Forests
ECOLOGICAL HEAVYWEIGHT. One of the most widespread species in the eastern U.S., white oak (Quercus alba) provides a variety of ecosystem services: wildlife habitat and food sources, watershed health and climate mitigation.
American White Oak - ITI Timspec
American White Oak is similar in colour and appearance to European oak. The sapwood is light coloured and the heartwood is light to dark brown. American White Oak is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays and red oak. Physical properties: A hard and heavy wood with medium bending and crushing strength, low in ...