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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Holm Oak is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameQuercus ilex
Janka hardness2,590 lbf
Average dried weight60.0 lb/ft³
Best fitFirewood
Overview
Why choose Holm Oak?
Holm Oak is a domestic hardwood species. Native to the Mediterranean region, and also naturalized in the UK. Common uses include firewood, turned objects, parquet flooring, knife scales and tool handles.
Scientific nameQuercus ilex
DistributionNative to the Mediterranean region, and also naturalized in the UK
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 6.7% · Volumetric: 18.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityRot resistance is good.
Holm Oak colour, grain, and figure
The wood is reddish brown of medium tone, usually deeper in colour than the more familiar European oaks, Quercus robur and Q. petrea.
Irregular, interlocked grain is typical. Holm oak is usually diffuse porous, so its grain and texture are more uniform than in other oaks.
Working notes
It is generally hard to work because of its density and irregular grain. It also dries very slowly and tends to warp and check as it dries.
Reactions are rare and seldom serious, but oak is on record as a sensitizer.
Holm Oak should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Holm Oak
Best projects
Common uses include firewood, turned objects, parquet flooring, knife scales and tool handles.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Holm Oak from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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Direct Kingma listing for Holm Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for Holm Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Holm Oak FAQ
What is Holm Oak best used for?
Common uses include firewood, turned objects, parquet flooring, knife scales and tool handles. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Holm Oak beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Holm Oak?
The buying section on this page links to any Holm Oak Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.