Red Oak

The heartwood of Red Oak can be wheat, to pink, to a dark reddish brown color. The sapwood is typically white in color. Red Oak can vary in color significantly depending on the region trees are harvested from. The Northern Region, in particularly Michigan, is well known for producing stock that is heavy wheat and uniform in color overall. Mineral and dark streaks are less predominant from the region as well. The wood has a tight straight grain pattern with a coarse texture. Red oak machines, screws and nails well.