Why Hardwoods Are The Softest Woods

The video explains the historical and scientific basis for classifying trees as hardwoods and softwoods. Initially, these terms were based on the difficulty of cutting the wood, but they later aligned with genetic classifications: angiosperms (hardwoods) and gymnosperms (softwoods). Despite the names, hardwoods are not always harder than softwoods. The video discusses the evolution, cellular structure, and diversity of both types, highlighting the Janka Hardness Scale as a measure of wood hardness.

What is the historical reason behind the classification of hardwoods and softwoods?

What are the characteristics of angiosperms and gymnosperms?

How do the cellular structures of hardwoods and softwoods differ?

Explain the significance of the Janka Hardness Scale in relation to wood types.

What factors contribute to the differences in hardness among softwoods?