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Material Name: red pine
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Description
1) A common evergreen tree, Pinus resinosa, native to northeastern North America. Red pine has a light reddish wood with a fine grain. The strong, hard wood is used for flooring, millwork, and kraft pulp. Lumber production of red pine in the United States peaked about 1889.
2) The primary timber tree, Dacrydium cupressinum, of New Zealand. Red pine has a reddish brown wood with a straight grain. It is used for furniture, millwork, and kraft pulp.
3): A decorative evergreen, Pinus densiflora, native to Japan. The Japanese red pine is primary used for landscaping.

Synonyms and Related Terms
1: Norway pine; Pinus resinosa

2: rima; Dacrydium cupressinum

3: Japanese red pine; Pinus densiflora

Density1) 33 pcf

Other Properties
2: 37 ppcf

Last updated on: 8/9/2009 2:24:55 PM


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