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Famously England built her ships from Oak, Robin Hood's bows were made from yew. and walnut was used for fine furniture.

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What trees are hardwood?

Hardwood trees are trees that produce seeds in some covering. Most of the time, the covering is a fruit or vegetable, eg. avocados. It is also a lot denser that softwood trees. Hardwood trees is the wood people use in furniture such as a table or chair. Don't think that because the name of the tree is 'hardwood', it means that the tree is hard, because all trees are hard, whether they're hardwood or softwood trees. thanks, i hope i helped you with your research on hardwood trees -melissa.P


Where do hardwood trees grow?

Hardwood trees typically grow in temperate regions of the world, such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. They thrive in areas with distinct seasonal changes, including cold winters and warm summers. Hardwood trees are commonly found in forests and woodlands.


What is the difference between hardwood and softwood trees?

Hardwood trees have broad leaves and are angiosperms, while softwood trees have needle-like or scale-like leaves and are gymnosperms. Hardwood trees are typically deciduous, shedding their leaves annually, while softwood trees are usually evergreen, keeping their foliage year-round. Additionally, hardwood trees are generally denser and slower growing compared to softwood trees.


Which type of timber comes from deciduous trees?

Hardwood comes from deciduous trees. Softwood comes from conifers.


What is the name of trees that produce hard wood?

That would depend on the type of hardwood, but generally, the name comes from the tree type. Hardwoods such as Red Cedar, Elm, Cherry, Balsa, Teak, Mahogany, Maple and Oak. There are hundreds of different trees hardwood can come from, despite their weight, such as Cedar and Balsa. Hardwood is measured in density.