Originally Posted By: Wolfman
In this part of the World we see Radiata Pine being imported for construction. Terry will be familiar with this. The first time I saw it I thought, "Look at the growth rings on this stuff, it can't be any good." Serious, growth rings 10mm wide.


Loblolly is like that, too. I've seen growth rings on it that were 2.5 cm wide (including both spring and summer wood). Unfortunately, they've displaced a lot of other species with loblolly plantations outside its natural range, though it grows well enough.

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