Technical species information for Southern Yellow Pine
Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Southern Yellow Pine
View these products →- Scientific Name, Other Names
- Pinus spp, Loblolly, Taeda, Slash Pine, Radiata Pine
- Description
- Southern Yellow Pine is wide range of species with varying densities and strengths.
- Janka Hardness
- 750 lb
- Strength (MOR)
- 13,500 psi
- Stiffness (MOE)
- 1,786 ×1,000 psi
- Density
- 550 kg/m³
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 7.4%
- Radial Shrinkage
- 4.8%
- Geographic Area
- Southeastern United States
- Color
- Pale Yellow
- Grain
- Coarse
- Texture
- Fine
- Drying Characteristics
- Dries easily and quickly. Dimension grades can be dried in 24-48 hours.
- Durability Rating
- Low.
- Applications
- General construction, framing, light duty trailers.
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