It is common to classify wood as either softwood or hardwood. The wood from conifers (e.g. pine) is called softwood, and the wood from dicotyledons (usually broad-leaved trees, e.g. oak) is called hardwood. These names are a bit misleading, as hardwoods are not necessarily hard, and softwoods are not necessarily soft. The well-known balsa (a hardwood) is actually softer than any commercial softwood. Conversely, some softwoods (e.g. yew) are harder than many hardwoods. COUNT 5
QSN1 What term do we use for the wood that comes from pine trees? ANS1 softwood QSN2 What kind of wood does an oak tree have? ANS2 hardwood QSN3 Is balsa a softwood or a hardwood? ANS3 hardwood QSN4 What's an example of a softwood that isn't "soft," and is actually harder than a lot of hardwoods? ANS4 yew QSN5 What's the scientific name for trees like the oak with broad leaves? ANS5 dicotyledons