softwood
/ˈsɒftwʊd/noun
mass noun
1
- the wood from a conifer (such as pine, fir, or spruce) as distinguished from that of broadleaved trees（取自针叶树的）软木材。
1.1
- count noun a tree producing such wood针叶树。
2
- (in gardening) young pliable growth on shrubs and other plants from which cuttings can be taken（园艺）可剪来用作扦插的嫩枝。