Pine, Lodgepole
Colour
Durability
Density in kg/m3
The TreeIn the eastern parts of its range, the tree is slender and reaches a height of 15m to 30m and a diameter of 0.5m, but on less favourable sites, mainly in western areas, the tree is much smaller.
The TimberA pale yellowish-coloured timber, soft, straight-grained, with a fine, fairly even texture, weighing about 470 kg/m3 when dried. Although on account of its size it does not produce much high-grade timber, it yields a good grade of wood with small, tight knots.
DryingDries rapidly and well, with only slight distortion.
StrengthSimilar to European redwood.
Working QualitiesGood - Works easily and finishes cleanly, but resin exudation may be troublesome. It has good nailing properties, can be glued and gives reasonable results with the usual finishing materials.
Latin NamePinus contorta
Also known aslodgepole pine, contorta pine (UK)
Wood TypeSoftwood
TreatabilityEasily treated
MoistureSmall
TextureFine
OriginCanada, USA
Sourcing timber
The TDUK Wood Species Database provides practical information on wood species currently or recently available in the UK market.
Before importing any species listed, you must carry out due diligence to ensure compliance with environmental, social and legal standards, including CITES – the international agreement protecting endangered species.
When buying from existing stock, always source through a TDUK member, who will have completed the required due diligence, including CITES checks.
If a species is no longer commercially available, TDUK members can advise on legal, sustainable alternatives that match desired characteristics such as colour, appearance or density.
