hardwoods and softwoods. the terms ‘softwood’ and ‘hardwood’ do not indicate softness or...
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Hardwoods and Softwoods
The terms ‘softwood’ and ‘hardwood’ do not indicate softness or hardness of particular timbers. In fact, some hardwoods are softer and lighter than softwoods. e.g. balsaThe main differences between hardwoods and softwoods are botanical, and relate to the way the tree grows and the timber is laid down.
Hardwoods and Softwoods
Hardwoods Softwoods
Angiosperm Gymnosperm
Comparing hardwoods and softwoods
LeavesHardwoods Softwoods
Broad leaves Narrow leaves
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ColourHardwoods Softwoods
Usually dark Light
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SeedsHardwoods Softwoods
Seeds in fruit Seeds in cones
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Cell Structure Hardwoods Softwoods
Pored wood Non-Pored wood
Examples of hardwoods and softwoods
Hardwoods SoftwoodsMountain ash Radiata pineJarrah Hoop pineSilky Oak Cypress pineCedar Huon pineIronbark KauriStringybark
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