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Yellow-Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
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| Other names: |
Whitewood, tulip poplar (USA); tulip tree (UK and USA); canary whitewood (UK).
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Eastern USA, Canada
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A moderately soft and lightweight wood, with straight grain and fine texture. White sapwood; pale olive-green to brown heartwood, with colored streaks.
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Good
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31lb/cubic foot (500kg/cubic meter)
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Joinery, furniture, carving, light construction, interiors, boats, toys, plywood.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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