Early wood or Spring wood
1. Formed during spring season.
2. Formed early in a year.
3. Consists of xylem tissues with wider vessels.
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4. Produced more in amount.
5. Less dense.
6. A broad zone of wood.
7. Not as strong as late wood.
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Late wood or Autumn wood
1. Formed during winter season.
2. Formed after the early wood.
3. Consists of xylem elements with narrow vessels.
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4. Produced less in amount.
5. More dense.
6. A narrow zone of wood.
7. Stronger than early wood due to larger volume of wall materials.