Quercus alba   Color: Beige to creamy tan.   Tree: May reach 100 feet in height and have a trunk of 36'' in diameter.   Wood Description: Has a finer texture than Red Oak. Quarter sawn lumber has dramatic medullar figured called fake/tiger oak. Heartwood is decay resistant and suitable for exterior uses. Good turning and steam bending qualities.   Typical Uses: Furniture, cabinets, flooring, boat building.   Growth Region: Eastern United States and Canada.