Species: Red Oak
Common Names/Species: Northern Red Oak, Appalachian Red Oak, Southern Red Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus rubrum
Description: Straight grain with a coarse texture. Generally works and finished well but timbers from the Northern growing region will be more consistent in color and have a finer texture. Large open pores produce distinctive grain.
Common uses: Architectural Millwork, Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories
Sources: Eastern United States
Size/Form: red-oak
lbs/BF (dry): 3.49
Hardness: Hard