Slash Pine

Slash Pine

　　Slash pine is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to the southeastern coastal regions of North America, Cuba, and Central America. It thrives in moist soils at elevations of 150–500 meters. Introduced to our region in the 1950s, it now covers an area of 500,000 mu, becoming one of the major timber forests.

　　　　Slash pine has a resin content seven times higher than that of Masson’s pine and also shows greater resistance to pine caterpillars. In addition, its straight trunk, lightweight wood, straight grain, and good material properties make it suitable for use in construction, furniture, forest chemical industries, bridges, papermaking, and other industrial applications.