Genus: Quercus - Species: virginiana - Family: Fagaceae
Phonetic Spelling: KWER-kus vir-jin-ee-AN-uh
Origin:Southeastern United States, Mexico
SE Coastal Plain of United States, from Southeastern Virginia southward to Florida, and westward to eastern Texas.
The wood is used for barrels, veneer, cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, and flooring and also has been used for pulp and firewood. It was used in ship construction especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
