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wood from trees classified botanically as Gymnosperm
Although the term ‘softwood’ is popularly interpreted to indicate the relative softness of the wood, this interpretation is misleading as the wood of many softwoods can be relatively hard (e.g., cypress pine).
Commercial species of this group are nearly always conifers.
Source - AS 1720.1-2010: Timber structures
HB50
wood from trees classified botanically as Gymnosperm
Although the term ‘softwood’ is popularly interpreted to indicate the relative softness of the wood, this interpretation is misleading as the wood of many softwoods can be relatively hard, e.g. cypress pine.
Commercial species of this group are nearly always conifers.