08-20-2014, 07:51 AM
Hardwood
Hardwood is produced by trees that have broad leaves - lose them in winter - reproduce them in spring. Species are oak, pecan, walnut, ash, cherry, birch, etc. Slow growth.
Softwood
Softwood is the type that comes from trees that have needles, are evergreen, do not lose them in winter. Species include pine, fir, spruce, larch, cedar, etc. Fast growth. Much more plentiful than hardwoods.
Hardwood is produced by trees that have broad leaves - lose them in winter - reproduce them in spring. Species are oak, pecan, walnut, ash, cherry, birch, etc. Slow growth.
Softwood
Softwood is the type that comes from trees that have needles, are evergreen, do not lose them in winter. Species include pine, fir, spruce, larch, cedar, etc. Fast growth. Much more plentiful than hardwoods.