Wood Notes

Wood notes represent a classification of aromatic compounds commonly associated with cannabis cultivars that express earthy, dry, and timber-like sensory profiles. These aromas often derive from terpenes including caryophyllene, humulene, and myrcene, which can combine to create impressions of cedar, pine, sandalwood, or weathered oak. Lineage records frequently report wood-forward aromatics in older landraces and classic breeding lines, particularly those with heritage in Afghani, Moroccan, or Pacific Northwest genetics. The woody character is often enhanced through curing and aging, as oxidation and terpene interactions develop over time. Breeders working in this category typically select parent plants demonstrating stable wood-note expression across phenotypes.

Breeders value wood-note genetics for stability and consistency across generations, making them reliable foundation material for crosses. Selection for woody aromatic profiles has become increasingly deliberate in craft breeding programs focused on complex, multi-layered terpene profiles.