Red Oak
a.k.a.
(Quercus rubra)
Color
Light brown with a reddish tinge.
The Tree
The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36".
The Wood
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.
Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories.
Source Region
Eastern United States and Canada.