springwood

/ˈsprɪŋˌwʊd/
noun
  1. The part of a tree's annual growth ring that forms in the spring, typically softer and lighter in color than summerwood.
    • The light bands in the cross-section of the log are springwood.
    • Carpenters notice that springwood can be easier to carve than summerwood.
    • Springwood is usually less dense than the wood formed later in the year.
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