North America

Tree Data
Live oak is reported to have derived its name from its evergreen foliage. The tree is medium-sized, with a short, broad and buttressed trunk and broad branches that are often covered with Spanish-moss.

It is reported to grow to a height of about 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 48 inches (60 to 120 cm). The tree is reported to be a popular shade tree in Southeastern United States where it matures into very large sizes.

Sapwood Color
The sapwood is whitish to grayish brown.

Heartwood Color
The heartwood is dull brown to gray brown.

Grain
Grain is typically irregular, and slab sawn material is reported to yield an interesting grain pattern.

Texture
The wood is coarse-textured, and small, non-continuous checks are reported to occur often.

Odor
There is no characteristic odor or taste.

Natural Durability
Live oak is reported to have high natural resistance against decay, especially in marine applications. Resistance to Impregnation The wood is rated as resistant to preservative treatment.

Strength Properties
Bending and crushing strength properties of White oaks are reported to be generally moderate, while stiffness is rated as low. Response to machining operations is reported to be generally dependent on the growth rate of the trees: fast grown southern trees are reported to produce harder material which is generally easier to work than wood from slow grown Appalachian trees.

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