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 |
Sample Pictures of English Oak
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
