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Illustration—not a verified specimenLoblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) wood grain — Janka 690 lbf
Softwood
Common in U.S.

Loblolly Pine

Pinus taeda

Genus: Pinus · Family: Pinaceae

Construction
Millwork

Quick Facts

Wood Type

Softwood

Native Range

North America

Avg. Dried Weight

36 lb/ft³

Janka Hardness

690 lbf

Decay Resistance

Non-Durable

Typical Color

Reddish Brown

Stability

Medium

Outdoor Suitability

Poor

Workability

Easy

Availability

Common in U.S.

CITES

Unlisted

IUCN

Not Evaluated

Limited data · 2/9

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  • •Loblolly Pine is harder than 23% of the 137 species in our database.

Janka Hardness Scale

690lbf

Soft

Loblolly Pine
100
690
1,010
1,360
1,450
1,820
3,510
4,570

Appearance

Heartwood ColorReddish Brown
GrainStraight
TextureMedium to coarse

Technical Properties

Avg. Dried Weight36 lb/ft³
Specific Gravity (basic)Not recorded
Specific Gravity (12% MC)Not recorded
Janka Hardness690 lbf
Modulus of RuptureNot recorded
Elastic ModulusNot recorded
Crushing StrengthNot recorded
Shrinkage (Radial)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Tangential)Not recorded
Shrinkage (Volumetric)Not recorded
T/R RatioNot recorded
Stability RatingMedium

Sources, Conditions & Safety

No documented references are attached to this profile yet. Its recorded values should not be treated as source-verified.

Wood dust & sensitivity

Species-specific safety information has not been documented here. Absence of a warning does not mean the wood is safe or non-allergenic.

Use dust extraction and appropriate protective equipment; consult occupational-safety guidance. This is not medical advice or food-contact approval.

Durability & Performance

Decay ResistanceNon-Durable
Outdoor SuitabilityPoor

Workability

Overall RatingEasy
Blunting EffectLow

Common Uses

Heavy Construction
Millwork

Sustainability & Trade

Listings are reference information, not proof of legal sourcing or certification. Verify current trade rules and supplier documentation before buying; absence of a note does not mean unrestricted trade.

CITES StatusUnlisted
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated

Native Distribution

North America

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Look-Alike Species

Woods with a similar reddish brown color that are easily confused with Loblolly Pine. Recorded differences are shown where data exists; confirm identification with end-grain examination.