Southern Yellow Pine

The Southern Yellow Pine (Pinus polustis p.-elliottii) is a name for a small number of similar softwood trees that provide a resinous and highly popular timber with a considerable number of uses. The trees are plantation grown providing sustainable material. The timber has a straight grain, with a fine, even texture, and is relatively easy to work. The wood is dark yellow to a light red brown in colour. The timber requires preservative treatment when used externally, usually CCA treatment.