Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Known also as Yellow poplar, tulip poplar and canary whitewood.

Where it grows

Tulipwood grows widespread throughout Eastern USA.

 

Appearance
Sapwood creamy white  Poplar
Heartwood

pale yellowish brown to olive green, darkening on exposure

Grain straight
Height

200 ft with diameter 6'

Properties
Average weight at 12% M.C ( kg/m³) 449
Specific gravity at 12 % M.C. 0,42
Average Volumetric Shrinkage Green to 6 % M.C  (%) 9,8
Crushing strength

-

Bending strength -
Modulus of Elasticity (Mpa) 10,894
Hardness (N) 2402
Processing
 
« Poor
Good »
Drying item40
Machining item40
Wood Bending item40
 Gluing item40
Nailing item40
Finishing item40

End Uses

Joinery and mouldings, light construction, turning and carving, panelling, doors, cabinets and furniture and edged-glued panels.

Remarks

The heartwood is moderately resistant to treatment with preservatives. Sapwood is permeable. The characteristics of wood can vary according to growing regions. The wood is has many desirable characteristics.

 

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