Wood of Pinus nigra

Pinus nigra, also known as European black pine or Austrian pine, is a species of softwood tree that is native to Mediterranean regions of Europe and Asia Minor.

Here are some key characteristics of the wood of Pinus nigra :
 * Color/Appearance: The heartwood is light reddish-brown, while the wide sapwood is pale yellow to nearly white.
 * Grain/Texture: The grain is straight, with a medium, even texture.
 * Endgrain: Medium-sized resin canals, numerous and evenly distributed, mostly solitary; earlywood to latewood transition fairly abrupt, colour contrast medium; tracheid diameter medium-large.
 * Rot Resistance: The heartwood is rated moderately durable to non-durable regarding decay resistance.
 * Workability: Pinus nigra is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It glues and finishes well.
 * Common Uses: The wood of Pinus nigra is used for paper (pulpwood), boxes/crates, and construction lumber.

According to a research paper, the wood of Pinus nigra populations planted in Portugal has higher total extractive content, lower Klason lignin and H/G ratio, and similar mechanical properties, presenting advantages for industrial purposes.