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Main Uses
Light construction, furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, musical instruments,
siding, paneling, mouldings and millwork, edge-
General Description
The sapwood is creamy white and may be streaked, with the heartwood
varying from pale yellowish brown to olive green. The green color in the heartwood
will tend to darken on exposure to light and turn brown. The wood has a medium to
fine texture and is straight-
Working Properties
A versatile wood that is easy to machine, plane, turn, glue and
bore. It dries easily with minimal movement in performance and has little tendency
to split when nailed. It takes and holds paint, enamel and stain exceptionally well.
Physical Properties
A medium density wood with low bending, shock resistance, stiffness
and compression values, with a medium steam-
Availability
Very widely available.
Botanical Name :
Liriodendron tulipifera
Where it Grows
Widespread throughout Eastern U.S. Tree heights can reach 150 feet.
wood type: POPLAR
