Yellow Poplar

Sources

North America

Other Names

Cottonwood & Whitewood

Characteristics

A light sapwood to a brown hardwood that turns green upon exposure. The lumber is somewhat weak and brittle, and is only moderately stong.

Milling

Machines easy with minimal tear out when knives are sharp.

Shaping

Joins & profiles very well.

Finishing

Stains and paints exceptionally well.

Key Uses

General cabinet work, shelving, boxes, veneering, & general construction.

Comments

Excellent as interior trim due to its shaping ability & taking of paint. Is available in all lengths, widths, & thicknesses.

Reference 1: Gibbs, N. (2005). The Real Wood Bible.
Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books.

Reference 2: Flynn, J.H. & Holder, C.D. (2001).
A Guide to Useful Woods of the World.
Madison, WI: Forest Products Society.