Dale, Down in the deep south the ole term Yellow Pine refered to
Pinus Palustris( Long Leaf) from the yellow coloring of the wood.
Mostly found in the old growth, ring counts are as many as 10-15 per
inch. The soft pines and the hard pines are quite different. LL is one
of the hardest Pines in the world. Often used in shipbuilding,
bridging, beams,etc., for its superior strenghts. As strong as some
hardwoods! Will Fell could tell you more about LL than I. Larry
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