Fill in the Blanks Wood 10 "Factors" BOnline version Factors that determine the properties of wood by tekno TEKNESO 1 environment type soil age Wood properties depend on the where the tree is located so that the climate may influence in them . Other factors that have an important relevance on the wood properties are the of tree ( hardwood vs softwood ) and the quality of the ( nutrients ) . Another important term to consider is the of the tree due to fact that properties change as time passes .