Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar or Yellow Poplar is related to the magnolia tree. Distribution is widespread throughout the United States. Poplar is the tallest North American hardwood with heights reaching 200 feet. Poplar grows straight and fast--logs yield lumber with good width and length.
Poplar has the widest range of uses and applications because of its durability, moderate-to-good stability, good workability, long lengths and affordability.
With a medium to soft density, Poplar machines well and can be worked easily with hand tools. Poplar's growth rings appear distinct in some boards and indistinct in others. Heartwood is a pale olive brown to yellow brown color. Sapwood is lighter--off-white or gray white with greenish hues. Poplar can be easily painted and is often stained to match darker, more expensive hardwoods. It has relatively straight grain and a fine, uniform texture.
Poplar is used in everything including mouldings, ladders, fixtures, organs, caskets, painted furniture, siding, plywood, panelling, woodenware, toys, piano rims, billiard tables, musical instruments, patterns and interior and exterior trim.
Lumber Specs
- Poplar is graded according to NHLA standard rules for FAS and Selects
- Lengths packaged 6-7', 8', 9-12' and 13-16'
- Pre-sorted width material available for 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 and 8/4 FAS Poplar in 1" or 2" increments
- Milling services: surfacing, straightline rip, moulder blanks, mouldings, S4S boards and resawing
Current Inventory
4/4 FAS Poplar (RWL, 6", 7", 8", 8-10", 10-12", 12"+)
5/4 FAS Poplar (RWL, 6", 8", 8-10", 10-12", 12"+)
6/4 FAS Poplar (RWL, 6-8", 8-10", 10"+)
8/4 FAS Poplar (RWL, 8-10")
10/4 FAS RWL Poplar
12/4 FAS RWL Poplar
Packs of 4/4, 6/4 and 8/4 FAS RWL Poplar rough are available in Hardwood Outlet.
4/4 FAS RWL Poplar FSC-Mixed Credit
5/4 FAS RWL Poplar FSC-Mixed Credit
TBM Hardwoods has been a COC supplier of FSC Certified Hardwoods since 2007. Our network of certified mills gives us access to a wide range of species and specifications, including FSC Certified Poplar (FSC Pure, FSC MIxed), which we inventory and can purchase specifically for your needs. Our facility can provide rough as well as milled hardwood products that are also FSC Certified.
Please call to discuss all your FSC Certified Hardwood needs--800-233-5137.
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