Radiata Pine is a tall tree which reaches heights of 40-50 metres with its diameter being approximately one metre. They are straight trees with small branches and leaves normally 5- 13 centimetres long. It is a grey- redish colour and is considered as a softwood. This means that it doesn’t have pores and has long fibres compared to hardwood.
Radiata Pine was introduced to Australian in the 1850’s and came from gold rushes in Northern America. The tree was grown in the Sydney Botanic Gardens in 1857 and has continued growing since then. The main plantation is now in Tasmania. This species is now one of the most grown timber worldwide. There is around 3.7 million hectares planted worldwide and 740, 000 ha being in Australia.
Radiata Pine
Radiata Pine was introduced to Australian in the 1850’s and came from gold rushes in Northern America. The tree was grown in the Sydney Botanic Gardens in 1857 and has continued growing since then. The main plantation is now in Tasmania. This species is now one of the most grown timber worldwide. There is around 3.7 million hectares planted worldwide and 740, 000 ha being in Australia.
Radiata Pine