red oak
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
red oak
- Details
Wood of the tree belonging to the genus Ouercus borealis, native to Eastern Canada and the United states. It varies in color from pink to pale reddish-brown. Less esteemed than white, it is porous, and tends to warp and check. It is used for flooring, joinery, and veneer.
- Variations
oak, red
Quercus borealis
Quercus rubia
chêne rouge
- Broader Term