By, J.W. Wright, W.A. Lemmien, J.N. Bright and G.W. Parmelee Pictures are not included due to unavailability for this database. Refer to copy of booklet for pictures. Both species are planted in this country, but English oak is more common.
English oak is venerated in England because it grows to large sizes and produces strong wood.
It was the source of beams, furniture and flooring for houses. Because the wood is impermeable to liquids it is used for tight cooperage and most Scotch or Irish whiskeys are aged in English oak barrels. This species is also important in other European countries. High quality Danish modern furniture is often made of oak. They are grown on 300 -400 year rotations.