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Poplar

Yellow Poplar, often referred to as Tulip Poplar, is a fast-growing, economical hardwood widely used in millwork, furniture components, and paint-grade applications for its stability and workability.

The sapwood of poplar is white to pale yellow, while the heartwood ranges from light yellowish brown to olive green, occasionally displaying streaks of purple, gray, or black that darken somewhat with exposure. Poplar has a straight grain with a fine, uniform texture and moderate density. It machines, glues, and finishes easily, making it a dependable choice where color will be painted or concealed.

Scientific Name

Liriodendron tulipifera

Also Known As

Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Tulip Poplar, Canary Whitewood

Janka Hardness

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Avg. Dried Weight

2.3 lbs/bdft

Common Uses

Cabinets

Carving

Doors

Furniture

Glulam Beams

Mouldings

Panelling

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The Matson Difference

Poplar's clean, paintable surface depends on protecting it from staining early in the process, which is why Matson treats it as a White Wood species. We follow strict, time-sensitive schedules to move Poplar quickly from log to kiln, inspecting every load before and after drying to catch and prevent discoloration. Species-specific treatments help preserve the light, uniform tone Poplar is valued for in millwork and paint-grade applications. The result is dependable, high-yield Poplar lumber with the consistent surface our customers rely on.

Available from Matson

Thicknesses

4/4 - 8/4

Lengths

6' - 16'

Widths

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Grades

Prime, 1C, 2C

Surface Finishes

S2S

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