Poplar

Lumber, Strips, Dimensions & Logs

The sapwood is creamy white and may be streaked, with the heartwood varying from pale yellowish brown to olive green. The green color in the heartwood will tend to darken on exposure to light and turn brown. The wood has a medium to fine texture and is straight-grained. Has a comparatively uniform texture.

Main Uses

of Poplar Lumber:

• Light construction
• Furniture
• Kitchen cabinets
• Doors
• Musical instruments
• Exterior trim and siding
• Paneling
• Mouldings and millwork
• Edge-glued panels
• Turnings and carvings