Straight, long grain in trees cut from large stands. European Oak tends to have a silvery grain structure. The wood's texture is coarse and characterized by open pores. Light brown to a dark tan. Sapwood and heartwood have similar colors and grain patterns.
Sapwood tends to be lighter in color.
Workability is good. Denser woods may require sharper cutters. Reduced planing angles are required for highly figured grain sections. Turning properties are satisfactory. Green woods tends to rupture when bent.