White pine (Pinus strobus) is just one of the primary species of conifer sourced for its soft wood. It is one of the largest conifers in the northeast that can grow up to 100 ft tall and 3 to 4 ft in diameter. White pine was once heavil… See more

White pine is an evergreen gymnosperm distributed mainly in the central and eastern parts of North America. Its species is also native to central and eastern Canada from Manitoba to Newfoundland. They are grown in plantatio… See more

As a gymnosperm, pine trees are classified as softwood as all the other conifers like spruce and cedar. Pines are also divided into two distinct groups: soft pine and hard pine. White pines, either western or eastern, an… See more

Eastern white pine is lightweight, with a density of around 23 pounds per cubic foot (8% M.C.). Most pines retain moisture and need to be dried thoroughly before use. But pine is quick-drying and has little risk of warping, w… See more