| Domain | Definition | ||
| Geophysics | The portion of the annual ring produced early in the growing season, characterized by large, thin-walled cells. Earlywood is more porous than latewood, and often lighter in color. Also known as springwood. (references) | ||
| History & Folklore | The xylem cells produced in the tree ring during the early part of the growing season, characterized by large, thin-walled tracheids in Gymnosperms, and numerous large vessels in Angiosperms. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
