Eastern Cottonwood

Name	Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
Type	Hardwood.
Other Names	Also known as cottonwood, poplar, eastern poplar, and southern cottonwood.
Sources	Grows in United States and Canada.
Appearance	Fairly straight grained with a uniform texture. Grayish white sapwood that gradually merges into brownish heartwood.
Physical Props	Light, soft, weak, and low in stiffness, shock resistance and decay resistance.
Working Props	Fairly easy to work but fuzzy surfaces can be a problem. Nails and screws without splitting but has poor holding properties. Glues and paints easily (not typically stained or varnished).
Uses	Used for boxes, crates, baskets, pallets, cheaper furniture parts, veneer, pulp, and excelsior.