Tulip Poplar TUL02 — 1200x260x29mm

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Tulip Poplar — also known as American Tulipwood or Yellow Poplar — is one of North America's most widely used and versatile hardwoods. Despite its common name, it is not a true poplar but a member of the magnolia family, and it is considerably harder and more stable than most poplars. Its pale cream to greenish-yellow heartwood, often with distinctive grey, green, or purple streaking, gives it a unique and attractive appearance that takes paint, stain, and clear finishes equally well.

It is a pleasure to work with — light, stable, and easy to machine — making it a favourite for furniture carcasses, painted cabinetry, carving, and utility woodwork where a clean, consistent, lightweight timber is required.

Species Details

• Species: Liriodendron tulipifera
• Common Name: Tulip Poplar / American Tulipwood / Yellow Poplar
• Origin: North America
• Colour: Pale cream to greenish-yellow, often with grey, green, or purple streaking
• Janka Hardness: ~540 lbf (~2,400 N)
• Density: ~510 kg/m³
• Durability: Low — Class 5 (best used indoors)
• Workability: Excellent — light, stable, and easy to work by hand or machine; takes all finishes well.

This Piece

• SKU: TUL02
• Dimensions: 1200 x 260 x 29mm
• Weight: 6.9kg
• Finish: Planed Faces
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for furniture carcasses, painted cabinetry, carving, and any project where a light, stable, easy-working North American hardwood is required.