Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

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Red Oak Characteristics

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.

Color Range

Light brown with a reddish tinge.

Other Names

Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim

What's the Tree Like?

The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36''.

Red Oak grows in

Eastern United States and Canada.