Southern Yellow Pine
The heartwood is yellowish-brown to a reddish brown with the sapwood being lighter in colour. The timber is resinous with the growth rings being well marked by the contrast between the light colour early-wood and the darker, dense late-wood.
Properties
Botanical Name:
Pinus palustris
Durability:
Slightly durable
Density:
590 kg/m3
Workability:
The timber works moderately easily but the resin can clog saw teeth and cutters. A good finish is obtainable and the timber can be glued satisfactorily
Uses:
Internal joinery and mouldings. The wider widths available make it ideal for staircase work