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Yellow-Poplar
| Name | Yellow-Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as American whitewood, tulip poplar, tuliptree, tulipwood, poplar, popple, white poplar, canary wood, canoe wood, and saddletree. |
| Sources | Grows in eastern United States and Canada. Not a true poplar. |
| Appearance | Generally straight grained with a fine, uniform texture. Yellowish brown heartwood, turning green upon exposure, and creamy white sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Relatively light in weight, soft, and weak, with good stiffness and dimensional stability, moderate steam bending, and low decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Works well with machine or hand tools. Carves and turns easily. Glues, screws, and nails satisfactorily. Takes paint, stains, and other finishes well. Readily available and inexpensive. |
| Uses | Used for furniture components, core stock for pianos and audio/video cabinets, sash, doors, shelving, boxes, crates, baskets, musical instruments, pattern making, woodenware, carvings, and pallets. |
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