Taeda Pine
Botanical Name
Pinus taeda
Other Names
Loblolly pine
Origin
Southern Africa, North America, South America
Sapwood Colour
White to yellow
Heartwood Colour
Yellow to pink brown
Grain
Distinct growth rings
Texture
Medium coarse to coarse
Common Uses
Boxes, crates, carpentry, construction, poles, furniture, railroad ties, tool handles, veneers
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 512 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.47 |
| Hardness | N | 2920 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 79.3 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 10800 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 4 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxxx | Bending | xx |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good