Southern yellow pine (often abbreviated SYP) doesn't refer to any one species of tree, but rather a group of three-needle pine species which are classified as yellow pine (as opposed to white pine), and are native to the Southern United States. They grow very well in the acidic red clay soil found in most of the region. The species include Loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash pines.
A widely distributed group of pines native to the southeastern United States that produce nearly identical wood. Southern Yellow Pine is valued for its color and increased physical strength when compared to other pines. These wands select for less independent but more creative masters when compared to other pines.