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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Parana 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 angustifolia
Janka hardness810 lbf
Average dried weight33.9 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior millwork
Overview
Why choose Parana Pine?
Parana Pine is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Southern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Used for interior millwork, flooring, furniture and veneer.
Scientific nameAraucaria angustifolia
DistributionSouthern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 11.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.9 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated non-durable to perishable, with poor resistance to insects.
Parana Pine colour, grain, and figure
Light to medium brown heartwood, often with red streaks. The light yellow sapwood is not always clearly set apart from the heartwood.
Straight grain with even medium texture and a low natural luster.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools cut it easily. However, Parana pine tends to warp and distort while drying, and it may contain compression wood, which makes boards move further after ripping or resawing.
Araucaria woods can irritate the skin according to reports, though serious reactions are rare.
Parana Pine should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Parana Pine
Best projects
Used for interior millwork, flooring, furniture and veneer.
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 Parana 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.
Parana Pine FAQ
What is Parana Pine best used for?
Used for interior millwork, flooring, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Parana 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 Parana Pine?
The buying section on this page links to any Parana 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.