| Name | European oak |
| Scientific name | Quercus petraea, Quercus robur |
| Family | FAGACEAE |
| Common names in other countries | Chêne (Fr), Eiche (Du), Oak (GB) |
| General description | Oak grows in Europe and Asia Minor. The tree is about 45 meters high. The trunk is straight. |
Anatomic characteristics
| Heartwood color | Light brown |
| Sapwood color | Pale white |
| Texture | Medium to fine |
Physical properties
| Basic density | 730 kg/m3 |
| Total radial shrinkage | 2,7% |
| Total tangential shrinkage | 6,5% |
| Total volumetric shrinkage | 9% |
Mechanical properties 12% M.C.
| Static bending | 950 kg/cm2 |
| Compression parallel to grain | 480 kg/cm2 |
| Lateral hardness (Janka) | 6280 N |
Technical conditions for processing
| Machining | Good |
| Air drying | Moderate |
| Natural durability | Durable |
| Permeability | Moderate permeable |
