広葉樹(こうようじゅ)

広葉樹(こうようじゅ) refers to trees with broad leaves, as opposed to 針葉樹(しんようじゅ) (conifers).

広(こう) = broad, 葉(よう) = leaf, 樹(じゅ) = tree

Common Japanese broadleaf trees:

• 欅(けやき) (zelkova)
• 楓(かえで) (maple)
• 椎(しい) (chinquapin)
• 楠(くすのき) (camphor tree)
• 桜(さくら) (cherry)

Types:

• 落葉広葉樹(らくようこうようじゅ) (deciduous broadleaf)
• 常緑広葉樹(じょうりょくこうようじゅ) (evergreen broadleaf)

Broadleaf wood is generally harder, used for furniture and flooring.