slash pine

noun

1. a pine, Pinus elliotii, found in slashes and swamps in the southeastern U.S., yielding a hard, durable wood.

2. the wood of this tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slash pine¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Bald eagles Harriet and M15 left their slash pine tree in Fort Myers — their home during the annual mating season — a day before Hurricane Ian struck.

From Washington Post

The nest, affectionately called "The Hamlet," is anchored high in the branches of a slash pine at an undisclosed location in Northeast Florida.

From Fox News

Nestled among the slash pine in a scenic public park west of Lake Worth Beach, Tent City, as it’s called by people who live there, might be Palm Beach County’s fastest-growing community.

From Washington Times

The webcam is located in a slash pine tree in Fort Myers, Florida.

From Seattle Times

“It’s hard to describe how sick I felt when I came out here,” Leonard said as he surveyed a stand of snapped 30-year-old slash pine, their trunks big enough for a full bear hug.

From Seattle Times