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303.733.1292
800-692-WOOD(9663)
Botanical Name
Quercus robur
Other Common Names
European Oak, Brown Oak.
Region
Most of Europe, to Asia Minor, and North Africa
The Tree
The tree grows to a height of 60 to 100 feet, with a trunk diameter of 4 to 6 feet. Forest grown trees are reported to produce straight, clear boles that are sometimes up to 50 feet in length.
Appearance
Has a medium yellowish-brown color, though there can be a fair amount of variation in color.
Properties
Has medium-to-large pores and a fairly coarse grain. May have irregular or interlocked grain depending on growing conditions of the tree.
Working Properties
Depending on whether the Oak is from a slow growing or quickly growing area, it ranges from fairly easy to moderately difficult to work. It produces a moderate to severe blunting effect on tools. It has good gluing properties, and pre-boring is recommended for nailing and screwing. English Oak responds well to liming, waxing and polishing.
Comments
English Oak falls into the white oak, and shares many of the same traits as White Oak. English Oak is used extensively for both interior and exterior building applications throughout Europe.
Availability
Widely grown and available in Europe, English Oak is not seen nearly as commonly in the United States, and would be considered an imported lumber. Moderately inexpensive if purchased in an area where it grows locally, (i.e., Europe).