A fundamental classification system for wood based on botanical characteristics.
Overview
Wood Types Classification
Wood classification is a system that divides wood into two main categories based on botanical characteristics: softwood (coniferous) and hardwood (deciduous). Softwood consists of gymnosperms composed of tracheids, characterized by being soft and easy to work with, while hardwood consists of angiosperms composed of vessels, characterized by being hard and durable. This classification serves as an important criterion used worldwide for wood selection in construction and furniture manufacturing.
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| code | slug | name | description | botanicalGroup | cellStructure | characteristics | primaryUses | representativeSpecies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| softwood | softwood | Softwood (Coniferous) | Wood from gymnosperms composed of tracheids, characterized by being soft and easy to work with. | Gymnosperm | Tracheids | ["Soft","Lightweight","Easy to process","Straight grain"] | ["Construction framing","Lumber","Plywood"] | ["Cedar","Cypress","Pine","Larch","Fir","Spruce"] |
| hardwood | hardwood | Hardwood (Deciduous) | Wood from angiosperms composed of vessels, characterized by being hard and durable. | Angiosperm | Vessels | ["Hard","Heavy","Durable","Complex grain"] | ["Furniture","Interior finishing","Flooring","Decorative materials"] | ["Zelkova","Oak","Beech","Cherry","Chestnut","Maple"] |