Yellow Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 540 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Slightly Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to medium-straight grain with a relatively fine, uniform texture.
Color & Appearance
Heartwood can range from light yellowish brown to a olive green or dark brown, while the sapwood is a pale yellowish white or cream, often showing distinctive purplish or greenish mineral streaks.
Hardness (Janka)
540 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.00 to 5.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently milled or dried within the last 1 to 3 years based on surface freshness and color vibrancy.
- Sustainability Status
- Least concern, abundant and sustainable native North American hardwood.
Common Uses
Interior furniture, cabinetry, plywood, framing, millwork, and painted trim.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Excellent workability with both hand and machine tools. Glues, stains, and paints exceptionally well, though it is quite soft and can dent easily.
Finish Recommendations
Takes paints, stains, and clears very well. Due to its tendency to blotch with dark stains, a pre-stain wood conditioner is recommended.
Notable Features
Known for its stable nature, lightweight properties, and distinctive green-to-yellow color variations caused by mineral streaks.
