Fun science fact: softwood comes from evergreen trees called gymnosperms ... from the method for cleaning hardwood floors.

and the Chinese Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) grow a never-described type of wood that is neither hardwood nor softwood. Countries like China and Vietnam have been running Tulip tree ...

Trees are grown all over the world - some are for timber produce, and others could be for paper. They can be categorised as hardwood and softwood.