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Tulipwood or American Poplar - FSC

Tulipwood/Poplar FSC




North American FAS & FAS 1 FACE 80-20 SE Kiln Dried

Latin Name : Liriodendron Tulipifera 

Colour ranges from white to pale olive green to brown.  It is straight grained, of even texture and grain and relatively strong.  Available in other grades, e.g. Common & Selects.  Moderately light weight and low shock resistant.  FSC stock available on request.

UsesSpecificationSizes mm  S/E K/D FAS
Used for interior joinery,
panelling, furniture
manufacture & mouldings,
it is increasingly used
as an alternative to
Ramin, Obeche &
Rubberwood.

Average length 8'
Range 6' to 15'

Average width 7"
Range 4" to 12"

25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
63mm
75mm
100mm

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Medium

Excellent

Excellent

Non-Durable

380-450kg/m3


** For symbol explanation see 'Timber Terminology'