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Poplar - Yellow 3/4" Thickness by the Piece

Poplar - Yellow 3/4" Thickness by the Piece

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As a utility hardwood, Poplar is a versatile and widely used wood in the United States. Though commonly known as "Poplar," it is technically part of the Liriodendron genus, giving it unique features such as tulip-like flowers. Used for pallets, furniture frames, and veneer applications, Poplar is a reliable and cost-effective choice.

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Origin Eastern United States, Ohio River Valley
Janka Hardness 540 lbf
Average Weight 2.42 lbs/bf
Color Light cream to yellowish brown heartwood, occasionally with gray or green streaks; pale yellow to white sapwood with gradual transition to heartwood; mineral staining can produce striking purple, red, green, or yellow tones — sometimes marketed as Rainbow Poplar; colors deepen with light exposure.

Working Characteristics

  • Very easy to work in nearly all regards
  • soft, low-density nature may produce fuzzy surfaces and edges during shaping or sanding — finer grit sandpaper recommended for a smooth finish.

Species Specifications

Botanical Name Liriodendron tulipifera
Other Names Yellow Poplar, Poplar, Tulip Poplar
Origin Eastern United States, Ohio River Valley
Average Weight 2.42 lbs/bf
Janka Hardness 540 lbf
Pore Structure Diffuse porous
Grain / Texture Straight, uniform grain with medium texture; low natural luster.
Rot Resistance Rated moderately durable to non-durable; susceptible to insect attack.

Hardness Compared to Other Woods

See where Yellow Poplar, Poplar, Tulip Poplar falls on the Janka hardness scale compared to other familiar hardwoods.

540 lbf
Softer Harder
540 lbf
Basswood 410
Cherry 950
Walnut 1010
Red Oak 1290
Hard Maple 1450
Hickory 1820
Purpleheart 2520

The Janka hardness rating measures resistance to denting and wear. Higher numbers generally indicate a harder, denser wood.

Technical Properties
Shrinkage Radial: 4.6%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 12.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
Modulus of Rupture 10,100 lbf/in2
Elastic Modulus 1,580,000 lbf/in2
Crushing Strength 5,540 lbf/in2

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