Radiata Pine

• Heartwood is a light brown and is distinct from the wider, pale yellowish white sapwood.
• Generally, has very wide growth rings and tends to be knot free.
• Grain is straight with a medium, even texture.
• Heartwood is perishable, whereas the sapwood is used for exterior usages.
• Works well with both hand and machine tools.
• Glues and finishes superbly.
• Has a resinous scent while being worked.
• Commonly cultivated due to its fast growth.

***FUN FACT: Radiata pine can grow in a range of environments and can be easily cultivated which in turn yields large amounts of lumber in short periods of time. ***