pine). Southern United States In the Southern United States, yellow pines can refer to one of the native species: loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, or slash pines. These yellow pines grow very well in the acidic red clay soil found in most of the region. The wood from the southern yellow pines typically has a density value between when pressure treated. Yellow pine grows across the South and Mid-Atlantic regions, from Texas to New Jersey. Dimensional lumber and plywood products manufactured from southern yellow pine are used extensively in home construction in the United States. They are also used for wooden roller coasters and are most used for utility poles throughout the United States. New Zealand Halocarpus biformis, a species of podocarp, is known as yellow pine in New Zealand. It is a tight-grained, sweet-smelling, and extremely durable wood. References Conifers Trees of the United States Trees of New Zealand Wood