| Source | Softwood Is Collected From Conifer Trees Which Are Evergreen Having Needle-Shaped Leaves. These Are Generally Gymnosperms. | Hardwood Is Obtained From Deciduous Trees (Loses Leaves In Autumn). They Are Basically Angiosperms. |
| Fibre | Less Dense, Strait Fiber Is Found. | In Case Of Hardwood, The Fibers Are Quite Close And Dense. |
| Resin Quality | It Is Resinous Wood Contains Good And Regular Texture And Fragrant Smell. | Non-Resinous Woods Have Enough Acid. |
| Weight | Lightweight And Softer Than Hardwood. | Heavyweight And Harder Than Softwood. |
| Colour | Softwood Is Light In Color. | Normally These Are Dark Colored Woods. |
| Resistance To Fire | Poorer Than Hardwood, Burn At A High Rate. | Better Than Softwood. Burn At A Very Slow Rate. |
| Weather Resistance | If They Are Modified Or Treated Then These May Become Resistant To Whether Having An Environmental Impact. | Naturally Resistant To Whether Having A Less Environmental Impact. |
| Duration | Less Durable Wood. | Hardwoods Are Highly Durable And Last For Several Decades. |
| Ring Structure | Distinct Annual Rings Are Found. | The Annual Rings Are Not Distinct. |
| Medullary Rays | Indistinct Medullary Rays. | Distinct Medullary Rays. |
| Growth Rate | Soft Wood Trees Grow Faster Than Hardwood Trees. | The Growth Rate Of This Type Of Trees Is Slower. |
| Wood Branching | Creates More Branch Or Shoots. | Have Fewer Shoots. |
| Tensile And Shear Strength | Well Tensile And Comparatively Weaker Shear Strength. | Good Tensile And Shear Strength. |
| Cost | Less Expensive. | More Expensive. |
| Uses | Paper Pulp, Paper, Solid Wood Products, Woodwares Like Homes And Cabins And Also For Furniture. | Generally Flooring And Furniture. Also Used For Papermaking. |
| Workability | Easier To Carve. | Difficult To Curve. |
| Example | Black Willow (Salix Nigra), Redwood (Sequoioideae Sp). | Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus). |
