Main pine tree species in China

Gum rosin derives from different pine tree species has a little differentia in property. Main pine tree species in China for pine oleoresin (crude gum) tapping are Pinus Massoniana, Pinus Elloittii, Pinus Yunnanensis, Pinus Merkusii, Pinus Taeda and Pinus Caribaea. Pinus Massoniana is the biggest species for crude gum production, mainly distribute in Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangxi and Fujian province, most gum rosin produced in China derive from Pinus Massoniana. Pinus Elloittii mainly distribute in Jiangxi, Fujian and Guangxi province, gum turpentine oil derive from Pinus Elloittii is more favorite by gum turpentine oil derivatives manufacturers. Pinus Yunnanensis and Pinus Taeda mainly planted in Yunnan province. Pinus Merkusii and Pinus Caribaea are mainly planted in Hainan province.

Species	Location
Pinus Massoniana	Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hunan province
Pinus Elloittii	Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangxi, Guangdong Province
Pinus Yunnanensis	Yunnan province
Pinus Merkusii	Hainan Island
Pinus Taeda	Yunnan province
Pinus Caribaea.	Hainan Island