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.