This is the most important of the pinus species to be commercially planted in the southern and southeastern United States. It takes place from Northeast Delaware to West Texas and as far as the South region, in central Florida.

            Pinus taeda is one of the most planted trees for reforestation in the southern region of Brazil and it is the most planted species among the pinus in the country, covering about one million hectares. It was introduced in Brazil after the tax incentives law was enacted by the Federal government in 1966, especially in the Southern Region.

Features:

• It is used to produce cellulose, sawn lumber, paper, boards, reconstituted wood, furniture manufacturing, packaging, frames, among others;
• It can be planted in the highlands of the South and Southeast regions;
• It can reach up to 30 meters in height;
• It stands out for its 30% greater growth capacity as compared to other species intended for reforestation;
• It has cracked rind;
• Its foliage is gathered in groups of three, 15 to 20 cm long and dark green in color.;
• Pinus is commonly submitted to the autoclaving process, becoming resistant to xylophagous organisms and weathering, thus increasing its useful life span. This process is known commercially as Treated Pinus or Autoclaved Pinus, which allows its use in decks and flooring.
• The first plantings were made with seeds without quality assurance which, despite the vigor and high production of woody biomass, resulted in poor quality of stem and branches of the stands. With the availability of genetically- engineered seeds in the market, there is the possibility of forming commercial stands with higher productivity and better quality.