| Source: Throughout
the northern Appalachian, and Canada regions. |
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| Color: Wheat
or Caramel in color, uniform, and virtually mineral free. |
| Pattern: Flake
figure less prominent than white oak's. |
| Characteristics: Slightly
coarser grain, tighter growth rings than the Appalachian. Tends to run
shorter and narrower as well. |
| Uses: Nearly
all common uses of hardwoods, and especially popular where strength and
durability are required . |
| Availability: Readily
available as veneer (plain sliced, quarter sliced, rift cut and
half-round); readily available as lumber. |
