Species: Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis; Pinus caribaea var. caribaea. (Caribbean pine)
	Botanical Name   Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis; Pinus caribaea var. caribaea. Common Name Caribbean pine Description A medium size tree, mature height over 25 metres, with a tall straight trunk and sparse crown. The cones are conical, 5-10 cm long and 2.5-3.5 cm wide.
	Distribution Varieties of Caribbean pine occur on islands in the Caribbean Sea and surrounding countries. As the name suggests, Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis comes from Honduras. Pinus caribaea var. caribaea comes from Cuba. Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis was first used in plantation forestry in Australia in Queensland in 1948. It became the major species planted in tropical areas by the mid 1960s. More recently, a hybrid between Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis and slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. elliottii) developed in Queensland has demonstrated excellent growth and quality in the subtropics. This hybrid has been preferred for softwood plantations in south east Queensland and North Coast New South Wales since the 1990s.
	Wood Properties The heartwood is generally golden brown to red brown and distinct from the lighter coloured sapwood. The wood is typically straight grained and has a strong resinous odour. The growth rings are generally clearly defined.
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