![Red Oak lumber wood, Quercus rubra lumber for woodworking](graphics/category_species/red-oak-lumber.jpg)
Red Oak // Quercus rubra
The pride of the American heartland, red oak evokes a sense of rugged Americana for woodworkers - bold grain, good workability, and timeless appeal.![color of Red Oak](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
Light tan with a reddish tinge.![other names for Red Oak](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak![uses for Red Oak](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim![the Red Oak tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
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 North America
![map of where Red Oak grows](graphics/maps/n_america_east.png)