>>2794773>>2794783See that's wild to me because I see it as the opposite, American Beech and Ash would be sort of a rare desirable hardwood whereas most oaks I don't think twice about because they are so common. I consider Water Oak sort of a trash tree they are so common.
Now Live Oak is sort of king of the hardwoods imho but they aren't uncommon and although they are one of the most stunning trees I see so many of them I don't consider them that interesting. Just goes to show how location/region makes all the difference.
Another interesting thing is that I see far more red oaks than white oaks here. Live and Laurel far outnumber red Oak varieties but I understand that in most places it is the opposite. I would be excited to see a Swamp Chestnut Oak or a White Oak, and most people would be excited to see a red Oak variety.
