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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Norfolk Island pine is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameAraucaria heterophylla
Janka hardness650 lbf
Average dried weight31 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty items
Overview
Why choose Norfolk Island pine?
Norfolk Island pine is a softwood lumber species. Endemic to Norfolk Island, with ornamental plantings elsewhere. Common uses include small specialty items, turned objects, pulpwood for paper, plywood and furniture.
Scientific nameAraucaria heterophylla
DistributionEndemic to Norfolk Island, with ornamental plantings elsewhere
ShrinkageRadial: 3.5%, Tangential: 5.3%, Volumetric: 8.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated non-durable to perishable, with poor resistance to insects.
Norfolk Island pine colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light brown and sometimes tinted yellow or red. The paler sapwood is not clearly defined.
Usually straight grain, fine to medium in texture and uniform, with moderate natural luster.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools handle clear stock easily. Knotty sections can cause tearout or uneven sanding, since the knots and the surrounding wood differ in density.
Araucaria woods can irritate the skin according to reports, though serious reactions are rare.
Norfolk Island pine should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Norfolk Island pine
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty items, turned objects, pulpwood for paper, plywood and furniture.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Norfolk Island pine from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Norfolk Island pine FAQ
What is Norfolk Island pine best used for?
Common uses include small specialty items, turned objects, pulpwood for paper, plywood and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Norfolk Island pine beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Norfolk Island pine?
The buying section on this page links to any Norfolk Island pine Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.