Pine - The Tree Of Life!

Pine trees are found in the Northern Hemisphere and are evergreen conifers that can grow up to 80 m  although most pines average about 15-- 45m. The Pine family is the most diverse of all the conifers species.

Pine trees grow cones that are packed with seeds, rather than flowers, or fruit and are easily recognized by this one feature. They generally have thick scaly bark and a tough, resinous wood. Some Pines today are over 4500 years old.

 Pine Tree

Pine wood is one of the most widely used softwoods, because it is relatively inexpensive, robust and readily available.

Pine wood has many uses including -- paper, furniture, roofing, flooring and window frames. It is also a very good material for making wood boxes. The resin from some pine trees is used to manufacture turpentine.

Polmac Pine Hamper Boxes For: Fortnum & Mason

[with white wicker infill panels]

One of the most well known and popular uses of Pine is of course Christmas trees. Pine cones are sometimes painted and used as decorations.

Pine wood has a warm amber colour with streaks of brown but has little grain character. For this reason, most woodworkers use knotty Pine for cabinets and furniture, to bring out that more rugged quality.

Polmac (UK) Ltd uses Pine wood where larger, more durable wooden boxes are required and these are usually fitted with heavy-duty, brass, or nickel-plated, metal ironmongery.

Pine wood can be colour stained but Polmac Pine boxes are generally supplied with a clear lacquer finishes, because of the resinous quality of the wood. They are beautifully made, versatile and terrific value!

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