Radiata Pine
Scientific Name: Pinus radiata
The world's most widely planted exotic softwood. Radiata Pine is valued for its fast growth, versatility, and excellent treatability. Ideal for construction, furniture, and manufactured wood products.
tuneTechnical Specifications
Color / Appearance
Heartwood is light brown to pale yellow. Sapwood is creamy white. Uniform appearance with distinctive knot patterns.
Grain / Texture
Grain is straight with medium texture. Growth rings clearly visible. Good working properties.
Average Dried Weight
480 kg/m³ (30 lbs/ft³)
Janka Hardness
460 lbf (2,050 N)
Workability
Excellent workability and machinability. Takes preservative treatment exceptionally well. Easy to paint and stain.
Origin
publicNew Zealand, Chile, Australia
chairCommon Applications
Construction Framing
Structural timber for residential and commercial buildings.
Furniture & Joinery
Clear grades for furniture, moldings, and interior trim.
Panel Products
MDF, plywood, and engineered wood panel manufacturing.
Sustainability Commitment
Radiata Pine is grown in sustainable plantations with 25-30 year rotation cycles, never from natural forests.
100% plantation grown. Carbon-positive forestry with certified sustainable management practices.
Sustainable