| Name | Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as Idaho white pine, mountain pine, white pine, and silver pine. |
| Sources | Grows in western United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight and even grained with a medium to coarse texture. Cream colored to light reddish brown heartwood that darkens on exposure and yellowish white sapwood. Similar to easern white pine in appearance. |
| Physical Props | Light, soft, moderately stiff, low strength and shock resistance, moderately low decay resistance, and good stability in service. |
| Working Props | Turns, planes, and generally works very well with machine or hand tools. Steam-bends quite well. Glues satisfactorily. Holds nails and screws well without need to pre-drill. Paints and finishes fairly well but beware of blotchiness when staining. |
| Uses | Used for building construction, boxes, crates, matches, carvings, patterns, millwork, fixtures, caskets, paneling, and plywood. |
