Wood
It is not only the proportion of latewood, but also its quality, that counts. In specimens that show a very large proportion of latewood it may be noticeably more porous and weigh considerably less than the latewood in pieces that contain but little. One can judge comparative density, and therefore to some extent strength, by visual inspection.
Having a high proportion of latewood isn't all that matters; what else is important?
quality
It is not only the proportion of latewood, but also its quality, that counts.
latewood