Red Pine

Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)

Common Names: Red Pine, Norway Pine

Distribution: Northeastern North America

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is light reddish brown, sapwood is pale yellow to nearly white.

Janka Hardness: 560 lb_f

Density: 2.83 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 3.8%

Tangential (width): 7.2%,

Volumetric (total): 11.3%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.9

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: Utility poles, posts, railroad ties, paper (pulpwood) and construction lumber.