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Botanical Name: Liriodendron
tulipifera
Other names: Yellow Poplar, Tulip
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Sources: Widespread throughout
Eastern U.S. Tree heights can reach 150 feet. |
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Characteristics: A medium density
wood with low bending, shock resistance, stiffness and
compression values, with a medium steam-bending classification.
Excellent strength and stability.
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Finishing: Mostly used as a PAINT
GRADE wood because of its wide range of color. |
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Grain: 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-grained; has a
comparatively uniform texture. |
