Oak Red
- Latin name: Quercus rubra and related species
- Common name(s): Red Oak, Northern Red Oak, Southern Red Oak; more than 10 other names
| CHARACTERISTICS | The contrast between gritty early wood and smooth late wood is striking. Typical early wood jars are open and not obstructed. The colour of heartwood ranges from light tan to pinkish to reddish brown to dark tan or khaki. When the wood is quarter cut, large rays produce a prominent flake appearance across the grain. Rift cutting reduces the appearance of flaking. |
| COMMON CUTS | Plain sliced, Quarter sliced, Rift cut |
| USES | Cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms, fine furniture, architectural millwork, moulding, flooring, architectural as wall panelling, casework, and office furniture. |
| AVAILABILITY | Plentiful |
| PRICE | $ |
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