Eastern White Pine
Also known as Northern White Pine, Pinus strobus.
Pinus strobus (Pinaceae) · Northeastern North America
Eastern White Pine is New England's building wood — light, soft, stable, and endlessly workable. Its low shrinkage and calm, even grain have made it the traditional choice for trim, paneling, and painted furniture for centuries, and it is still one of the easiest woods to work by hand.
We carry it in a range of grades, from clear stock for fine millwork to knotty boards for that warm, character paneling look. It ages to a lovely honey color under a clear finish and takes paint beautifully. As a locally sawn softwood, it is one of our best values — ask us about widths, grades, and pattern stock.
Appearance
Color. Creamy white to light straw, aging to a warm honey brown.
Grain. Straight and even.
Texture. Even, medium texture with small tight knots in common grades.
Working & finishing
Exceptionally easy to work — cuts, planes, and nails with almost no resistance. Soft enough to dent, so sharp tools and a light touch keep edges crisp. Takes paint and stain well.
Drying. Dries quickly and easily with excellent stability and very low shrinkage.
Durability
Non-durable in ground contact; stable and long-lived indoors and under paint.
Common uses
Looking for Eastern White Pine?
We stock and mill a wide range of species and grades. Tell us your sizes and we'll confirm availability and pricing — usually within one business day.