Wood common name: Heart Pine

Wood Genus: Pinus Long Leaf Pine

Age: 75 + years at harvest from structures 75-200 + years of age

Brief historical information:

Heartwood content:: 70-100% depending upon grade

Grain pattern: Linear to arching grains (vertical to flat)

Knot content:: Few to none or many up to 3” depending upon grade

Growth rings: 6 – 30 depending on grade

Color: Yellow to amber to red

Nail holes: Frequent to none

Widths available: 2 ½” – 15”

Other characteristics:

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HEART PINE DEFINITIONS