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 12′, sometimes longer available |
| 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 |