The anatomy of springwood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about springwood.

$(a)$ It is also called as the earlywood

$(b)$ In spring season cambium produces xylem elements with narrow vessels

$(c)$ It is lighter in colour

$(d)$ The springwood along with autumnwood shows alternate concentric rings forming annual rings

$(e)$ It has lower density

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A

  $(a), (c), (d)$ and $(e)$ Only

• B

  $(a), (b)$ and $(d)$ Only

• C

  $(c), (d)$ and $(e)$ Only

• D

  $(a), (b), (d)$ and $(e)$ Only