Heart Pine Heart Pine is the heartwood of the Southern Pine family of trees, primarily Longleaf, Shortleaf and Loblolly.
Heartwood begins to develop after twenty year's growth.
Its classic amber to reddish-brown color comes from resins, gums and other natural compounds within the tree that will darken over time when exposed to light. Our Heart Pine is selectively harvested in the Southeastern United States from managed Southern Pine plantations, many of which employ new forestry management techniques. In addition to expanding the availability of this renewable resource, these techniques recreate a forest's ecosystem at the time of early European settlement providing habitat for many species of plants and wildlife that are threatened or endangered. We strive to adhere to sustainable Forestry practices and responsible stewardship of all Natural Resources. Due to its abundant supply, superior strength, natural decay resistance and durability, Heart Pine became the desired construction material of Colonial America.