American Poplar/Tulipwood, is used for skirting and architrave, in light construction, furniture, interior joinery, kitchen cabinets, doors, panelling, mouldings, edged-glued panels, turning and carving.

1. Technical Information > Hardwood Timber
Timber Species > American Poplar / Tulipwood
Although it is often referred to as American Poplar, American Tulipwood is not a Poplar (Populus) and
has many superior properties. However, the tree resembles the shape of the European Poplar, hence
its name in the USA. Tulipwood is one of the largest trees in the U.S. forest and can produce very
wide and long specifications, which are relatively knot free. It represents around 9% of the standing
hardwood resource, which ensures continuity and volume supply to export markets
Uses
American Poplar/Tulipwood, is used for skirting and architrave, in light construction, furniture, interior
joinery, kitchen cabinets, doors, panelling, mouldings, edged-glued panels, turning and carving.
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2. Appearance
Colour – The sapwood is creamy white and may be streaked. The size of the sapwood and some
physical characteristics will vary according to growing regions. The heartwood of Poplar/Tulipwood
varies from pale yellowish brown to olive green. The green colour in the heartwood will tend to darken
on exposure to light and turn brown.
Grain – The wood is straight grained.
Texture – The wood has a medium to fine texture.
Characteristics
Strength – American Tulipwood is very strong for its weight.
Weight - 450 kg/m³.
Natural Durability - Non-resistant to decay.
Ease Of Drying - American Tulipwood dries easily. Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) supply kiln dried stock.
Preservative Treatment - The heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment,
sapwood is permeable.
Working properties
Sawing – Good
Planing – Excellent
Drilling – Good
Boring – Good
Turning – Good
Carving – Good
Moulding – Excellent
Nailing – Good
Screwing – Good
Gluing – Good
Steam Bending – Medium steam bending classification
Finishing
It takes and holds paint, enamel and stain exceptionally well.

3. Specification for American Poplar / Tulipwood
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