latewood

/ˈleɪtˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

the wood formed in the final growing season of a tree’s life, typically containing narrow, resin-filled tracheids and appearing pale or discolored.

“The arborist analyzed the latewood to determine the tree’s age and growth patterns.”

Synonyms

  • heartwood
  • sapwood

Antonyms

  • earlywood