Among the lightest in weight of the commercially important softwoods, strong in relation to weight. It is nearly white with a reddish tinge; medium to fine textured and straight grained, works easily, and is odourless and tasteless. Used for framing, wall panelling and sometimes joinery. Relatively small, uniformly distributed knots add to its appeal. Structural framing grades are marketed and sold in the Spruce-Pine-Fir (South) species combination; appearance grades are often marketed in the ES-LP combination.