Hardwoods

• What type of leaves do most hardwood trees have?

  Broad leaves
• What is a characteristic of hardwood trees regarding their leaves?

  They shed leaves each year
• How do hardwood trees grow compared to softwood trees?

  They grow slowly and take longer to mature
• How long does it take for hardwood trees to reach maturity?

  100 years
• Why are hardwoods more expensive than softwoods?

  They take longer to grow and mature
• What color is mahogany wood typically described as?

  Reddish-brown
• What is a notable feature of mahogany wood's grain?

  It generally has a straight grain
• How does mahogany wood perform in terms of finishing?

  It machines and polishes well
• What color is beech wood described as?

  Pale pinkish cream
• What is a characteristic of beech wood's texture?

  It has a smooth texture
• What is oak wood known for in terms of strength?

  It is heavy and strong
• What color is elm wood typically described as?

  Light reddish-brown
• What is a notable feature of elm wood's grain?

  It interlocks and resists splitting
• How does elm wood perform in terms of decay resistance?

  It resists decay when permanently wet
• What are some uses of mahogany wood?

  Cabinets, furniture, musical instruments
• What is beech wood commonly used for?

  Mallets
• What is oak wood commonly used for?

  Furniture and construction
• What is elm wood commonly used for?

  Furniture and water troughs
• What are the characteristics of hardwood trees?

  • Broad leaves
  • Shed leaves annually
  • Slow-growing
  • Mature in about 100 years
  • More expensive than softwoods
• What are the differences between hardwoods and softwoods?

  Hardwoods:

  • Broad leaves
  • Shed leaves annually
  • Slow-growing
  • More expensive

  
  

  Softwoods:

  • Needle-like leaves
  • Retain leaves year-round
  • Fast-growing
  • Generally less expensive
• What are the uses of different hardwoods?

  • Mahogany: cabinets, furniture, instruments
  • Beech: mallets
  • Oak: furniture, construction
  • Elm: furniture, water troughs
• What are the colors and textures of hardwoods mentioned?

  • Mahogany: reddish-brown, straight grain
  • Beech: pale pinkish cream, smooth
  • Oak: light brown, heavy
  • Elm: light reddish-brown, interlocking grain
• What are the decay resistance properties of hardwoods?

  • Mahogany: machines and polishes well
  • Beech: smooth texture
  • Oak: heavy and strong
  • Elm: resists decay when wet