Characteristics of Oak Wood

Colour

White oak tends to be a light beige through brown, while red oak has pinkish and reddish hues instead.

Source

Oak Tree (Quercus L.)

Hardness

White Oak 1360 on Janka scale; Red Oak 1290 Janka

Common Uses

Furniture, cabinets, flooring, wine caskets, boats, barrels, kitchenware