Quercus Garryana - Uses

Uses

Although the wood has a beautiful grain, it is difficult to season without warping and therefore the Garry oak has not historically been regarded as having any commercial value and is frequently destroyed as land is cleared for development. However, Garry oaks and their ecosystems are the focus of conservation efforts, including in communities such as Oak Bay, British Columbia, which is named after the tree, and Corvallis, Oregon. Moreover, recently the wood, which is similar to that of other white oaks, has been used experimentally in Oregon for creating casks in which to age wine. It is above all an excellent firewood .