
ENGLISH OAK EXOTIC WOOD
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.
- Burr Oak is English White Oak that has been “taken over” by burls (the burls give the wood a wonderful marbled appearance)
- Prized for fine furniture and veneers
- Most logs have extensive history and have been harvested from old estates in England or Scotland
- See also English Brown Oak for more information
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 |