What is the difference between redwood and Scots Pine?

In the UK timber trade, 'redwood' is the commercial name for Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris). They are the same species.

In the UK timber trade, 'redwood' is the commercial name for Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris). They are the same species. The term 'redwood' refers to the reddish-brown heartwood colour. This should not be confused with American Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), which is an entirely different species from the Pacific coast of North America.

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