Shortleaf pine

Arkansas Soft Pine (Pinus echinata)

Description

A pine tree, Pinus echinata, native to the southeastern area of North America. The shortleaf pine produces a soft, pale yellow, easily worked wood. It is primarily used for millwork, interior trim, toys, and siding.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Pinus echinata; Southern pine; Arkansas soft pine; North Carolina pine; yellow pine

Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata)

Density	38 pcf

Authority

• G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 612

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

• External source or communication Comment: Southern Pine Association, New Orleans LA: air-dry weight = 38 pcf