Dade County pine has been protected from commercial logging for decades. Therefore usable lumber must be found in the reclamation process. It grows only in South Florida, with a range extending throughout the southern peninsula of Florida.
“Pinus Elliottii Var-Densa”, or Dade County Pine, as it is commonly known, has extraordinary characteristics. It is dense, strong, and highly resistant to decay and insect damage. It closely resembles some Longleaf Heart Pine in appearance, with a tendency towards a denser and figurative grain pattern.
Prized for its beauty and durability, Dade County Pine was used widely in the construction of many historic buildings throughout South Florida, which have withstood many hurricanes.
