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What is "Softwood" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 19-May-2023 (10 months, 9 days ago)
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Softwood
Lumber from a non-deciduous tree, one with needles or scales. Often less dense than hardwoods. Examples: pine, spruce, cedar, fir. Compare to Hardwood

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