Most likely ponderosa pine; alternatives include lodgepole pine or another western pine.
Pinus ponderosa (probable) · Softwood (conifer)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Softwood (conifer)
- Origin
- Western North America, especially the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, Cascades, and Sierra Nevada.
- Hardness
- Janka approximately 460 lbf — Very Soft.
- Durability
- Non-durable to slightly durable; heartwood has limited decay and insect resistance and is unsuitable for prolonged exterior exposure without protection.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight, coarse grain with prominent earlywood/latewood contrast; the sample is bark-covered and irregular, preventing reliable figure or end-grain assessment.
Color & Appearance
Fresh wood appears pale yellow to creamy tan with darker orange-brown heartwood; it typically darkens modestly to honey-brown with light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
Janka approximately 460 lbf — Very Soft.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable to slightly durable; heartwood has limited decay and insect resistance and is unsuitable for prolonged exterior exposure without protection.
Value & Age
About $2–$6 per board foot for ordinary clear/select lumber; figured or unusual burl-like material may sell higher.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- The wood appears recently cut or naturally weathered for months to a few years; bark condition alone cannot establish tree age or sample age.
Common Uses
Framing, millwork, paneling, doors, furniture, cabinetry, boxes, carving, and utility lumber.
Geographic Origin
Western North America, especially the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, Cascades, and Sierra Nevada.
Workability
Cuts, planes, sands, glues, and fastens easily, though resin, knots, and irregular bark inclusions can cause tear-out and blade fouling.
Finish Recommendations
Remove bark and loose material, stabilize cracks if needed, sand progressively, then use shellac, lacquer, oil, or polyurethane; seal resinous knots before film finishes.
Notable Features
Distinctive pine resin, strong growth-ring contrast, light weight, and extensive bark fissuring; the pictured piece may contain localized bark inclusion or burl-like irregularity.
