Species Pinus caribaea

Common Names: Honduras Pine Yellow Pine Slash Pine Pitch Pine Pino

Regions of Origin:
Central America Oceania and S.E. Asia

Sapwood Color:
The sapwood is easily distinguishable, and is lighter in color than the heartwood.

Heartwood Color:
The color of the heartwood is generally golden brown to red brown. Resin canals are reported to be numerous. Grain The grain is usually straight. Texture The texture is described as somewhat coarse.

Odor:
The wood imparts a strong resinous odor.

Natural Durability:
Performance against attack by decay fungi is reported to be determined by the amount of resin in the wood. It is fairly hard, resisting wear, denting, and marring fairly well. The wood is heavy and dense. It is generally considered harder and superior to American Yellow Pine.

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