Oak can be referred to any of hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus. Other related genera—Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus can also be termed as oak. Northern Hemisphere is the homeland of this genus. Besides, there are other deciduous and evergreen species that originate in the tropical Asia and the Americans. Indeed, oak is basically used for making furniture, as it is sturdy, solid and durable. It can last for lifetime. People of the United States, Germany, France and England have chosen oak tree as the ‘national tree’, for it symbolizes fortitude, endurance and strength. A well-known botanist called Linnaeus has delineated five species of oak from eastern North America: white oak, chestnut oak, red oak, willow oak and water oak. Generally, white oak, red oak and chestnut oak are most commonly used for furniture-making. |
