soft·wood 
/ˈsɑ:ftˌwʊd/ noun
plural soft·woods /ˈsɑ:ftˌwʊd/ noun 1 [count, noncount] : the wood of a tree (such as a pine tree) that is soft and easy to cut — often used before another noun ▪ softwood lumber 2 [count] : a tree that produces softwood
▪ pines, firs, and other softwoods — compare hardwood
▪ pines, firs, and other softwoods — compare hardwood
