Loblolly or SYP

[cntryby]

I suspect it's loblolly but I'm hoping somebody may tell me it's SYP. Either way, it's what I have so it's what I'll use.



 


 


  

  

  

 

[Texas Ranger]

Safe bet, loblolly is SYP

[cntryby]

Safe bet, loblolly is SYP

Yes, thats correct, I guess I should be more technical in my question, are these Pinus palustris or Pinus taeda. There is a bit of difference in the strength, which will factor in when calculating beam size for a timber frame.

I'm a complete newb at this so I'm still just trying to learn as I go.

[beenthere]

There is a bit of difference in the strength, which will factor in when calculating beam size for a timber frame.

Interested in the comment. Where are you seeing a structural grading difference between palustris and taeda?
Is there a chart where the two are factored in to selecting beam sizes for the timber frame?

[curdog]

Looks like loblolly to me.

[WDH]

It is loblolly for sure.  The cone tells the story.  A longleaf cone would be three times as big. 

[FascicleFolk]

I agree that it looks like a loblolly (Pinus taeda). 

The apparent needle length, needle count (3 per fascicle), bark plates without resin holes, and apparent cone size appear to point toward loblolly.

[Magicman]

Hello FascicleFolk, and Welcome to the Forestry Forum.  How abut and intro thread and sharing some of your log/wood/sawing interest?   ???

[FascicleFolk]

Thanks for the warm welcome, Magicman! 

I looked around, but couldn't find where an intro thread would be best placed.  Any suggestions (I know I'm just missing the topic somewhere around here)?

[Magicman]

Oh no, not picky here.  Wherever your main interest lies; sawmilling, logging, woodworking, cooking, or the General Board is fine. 

[FascicleFolk]

Thanks for the direction, Magicman!  Here's the intro thread:

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=80234.new#new