American Tulipwood (Poplar Wood)

Also known as Poplar wood, Tulipwood's sapwood is white, and in second-growth trees, very wide; the heartwood is variable in colour, ranging from olive green to yellow or brown, and may be streaked with steel-blue.

Durability:

Similar to Idigbo (Terminalia ivorensis) in general strength properties.

Mechanical Properties:

Tulipwood hardwood offers good mechanical properties compared to many other woods. It is easy to work and finishes to a fine, smooth surface. Takes nails without tending to split and glues well. It can be stained, polished or painted, and holds hard enamel finishes excellently.

Seasoning:

Dries easily and well, with little degrade.

Uses:

  • Interior joinery
  • Furniture
  • Due to its impressive strength and natural qualities, Tulipwood uses include a wide range of structural applications and home furnishings, with tulipwood furniture proving increasingly popular
  • Beams and structures
  • Construction
  • Furniture production
  • Joinery
  • Interior home fittings including kitchens, cabinets and doors
  • Skirting boards & architrave
  • Woodturning and carving
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Description

Also known as Poplar wood, Tulipwood’s sapwood is white, and in second-growth trees, very wide; the heartwood is variable in colour, ranging from olive green to yellow or brown, and may be streaked with steel-blue. The annual growth terminates in a white band of parenchyma giving a subdued figure to longitudinal surfaces. Tulipwood timber is straight-grained. fine-textured, fairly soft and light in weight about 510 kg/m³ when dried.

Advantages of American Poplar Timber

There are a number of advantages to choosing American poplar timber (tulipwood) depending on the nature of your project:

  • Poplar timber prices are generally quite low, making it a cost-effective resource compared to many other materials
  • Poplar lumber is also regarded as one of the most efficient building resources due to its remarkable strength and straight grain compared to its low cost
  • The light weight of tulipwood timber allows for easier installations
  • Tulipwood boards are also ideal for profiling and moulding, making them even more flexible and workable

Additional information

Latin Name

Liriodendron tulipifera

Distribution

Eastern USA and Canada

Also know as

American yellow poplar (UK), American whitewood, tulip tree (UK and USA), canary wood (UK), canary whitewood (UK)