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Young bark (left) and old bark (right).

in late August through September of the sold from Newfoundland to Washing-
second season. ton state and south into Mexico. Lower
The wood is light in color and grade boards have clear sections cut to
durable, except when in prolonged con- size for sale. These clear short pieces
tact with moisture. It is soft, not heavy may also be finger-jointed to create
and is easily worked. The wood is used longer lengths of clear wood. Any part of
extensively for interior trim, doors, win- a pine not making log grade is used for
dows, cabinetmaking, sash and door pulp. Ceiling tiles and paper are made
manufacture, patternmaking, furniture, from this pulp.
small building construction, interior and
exterior finish, and boat planking.
Pine furniture is always popular in
North America. Lumber from Maine is

NATIONAL AND
MAINE REGISTER OF
BIG TREES 2008
Eastern White Pine
Circumference: 229''
Height: 125'
Crown Spread: 72'
Location: Morrill
Eastern white pine leaves (needles) are 3–5 inches long Nominator: C. Brown 2004
and in clusters of 5.

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