Eastern White Pine
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Common Names: Eastern White Pine
Distribution: Eastern North America (also widely grown on plantations throughout its natural range)
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is light brown, sometimes with a slightly reddish hue; sapwood is pale yellow to nearly white.
Janka Hardness: 380 lbf
Density: 2.08 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 2.1%
Tangential (width): 6.1%,
Volumetric (total): 8.2%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.9
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Working with pine has been reported to cause allergic skin reactions and/or asthma-like symptoms in some people.
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Crates, boxes, interior millwork, construction lumber, carving and boatbuilding
