Hardwoods are a type of wood that come from deciduous trees, such as elms and ebonies. Elms are a type of tree in the Ulmaceae family, which is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Ebonies are a type of hardwood tree in the genus Diospyros, which is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Both elms and ebonies are commonly used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.