Hardwood:
1. Hardwood comes from a deciduous tree.
2. The deciduous trees lose their leaves annually.
3. They tend to be slower growing and therefore they are more dense.
4. Eg. Eucalyptus, beech, teak.
Softwood:
1. Softwood comes from a conifer.
2. This conifer remains evergreen.
3. They are less dense.
4. Eg. Pine, Red wood, cedar