Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) A fast-growing soft-wood tree that grows up to 35 metres and has many commercial uses. It is the most commonly grown tree in New Zealand’s plantation forests. It is also known as Monterey pine and is native to California, USA. By wp-admin|2017-07-07T08:59:17+12:00March 7th, 2016|Forestry, Glossary| Share this item. FacebookLinkedInEmail