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Beech counts as a hardwood tree, for it has flowers.

The distinction between hardwood and softwood is a poor one, and really is between Angiosperms and Gymnosperms.

For example, Balsa wood, one of the softest and lightest woods is classified as a hardwood because it flowers.

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