Hardwood caskets are made from wood from what type of tree?

• A. Needleleaf trees
• B. Softwood
• C. Fruit trees
• D. Leaf-bearing trees

Answer: (D)

Hardwood refers to wood from broadleaf trees that have wide, flat leaves and reproduce seeds via a fruit. This distinguishes it from softwood, which comes from needleleaf conifer trees. Since hardwoods come from leaf-bearing trees, hardwood caskets are typically made from wood sourced from these broadleaf species. Examples include oak, maple, walnut, and cherry. While fruit trees are indeed leaf-bearing, the broader category used for describing hardwoods is leaf-bearing trees, not needleleaf or softwood.