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HARDWOOD: They usually have broad leaves, plus their trees have closed/hidden seeds! Lastly, hardwood is also water-resistant, especially when compared to softwoods.

SOFTWOODS: They are less water-resistant. Plus, they have what are called ‘naked seed plants. Softwoods species are also much less common than hardwood species (hardwood are almost 100 times more varied)!

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Are Birches Needleleaf trees or Broadleaf trees?

Birches are considered to be broadleaf trees because they have flat, broad leaves, as opposed to needleleaf trees which have thin, needle-like leaves (such as pine or spruce trees).


Where does hardwoods come from?

Hardwoods came from hardwood or angiosperm trees. They are usually classified as hardwoods because of their physical structure and make up. They are commonly denser and more expensive than others like softwoods.One good example of hardwood is the oak beam which is very useful to different industries.


What are the types of forest trees?

The types of forest trees include conifers (such as pine, spruce, and fir trees) and broadleaf trees (such as oak, maple, and beech trees). Conifers typically have needle-like or scale-like leaves and produce cones, while broadleaf trees have broader, flat leaves and produce flowers and fruits.


What types of seeds does a broadleaf tree produce?

Broadleaf trees typically produce seeds in various forms, including nuts, capsules, drupes, and samaras. For example, oaks produce acorns, while maples produce winged samaras. Some broadleaf trees, like cherries and plums, produce fleshy drupes. These seed types vary depending on the species and their adaptations for dispersal.


Is walnut a softwood?

No, walnut is a hardwood. Hardwoods come from angiosperm trees (trees that produce seeds with some sort of covering), while softwoods come from gymnosperm trees (trees that produce seeds that are not enclosed).