Shortleaf Pine

Pinus spp.

A readily available softwood with excellent working properties, commonly used in construction and millwork applications.

Type
Softwood
Janka Hardness
300 lbf
Very Soft
Density
17.00 lb/ft³
(240.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Straight Grain Coarse Texture Common Moderate Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Light colored heartwood with minimal color variation

Grain Pattern

Straight

Texture

Coarse

Luster

Low

Related Wood Species

Pine

Pinus strobus

380 lbf Softwood

Cedar

Thuja plicata

350 lbf Softwood

Baldcypress

329 lbf Softwood

Cedar:

Cedrus spp.

792 lbf Softwood

Alaskan Yellow Cedar

Cedrus spp.

699 lbf Softwood

Aromatic Red Cedar

Cedrus spp.

597 lbf Softwood

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