Origin of Wood Type: |
USA & Canada |
Botanical Name: |
Liriodendron tulipifera |
Specific Gravity: |
.51 |
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2.58 |
Color Range: |
White- Pale Yellow/ Brown |
Rarity / Availability: ( ?): |
Readily Available |
Typical Avg. Width: |
4" to 15", can be found up to 24" inches wide |
Typical Avg. Length: |
8' to 16' feet |
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30% |
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Wood Carving, Cabinetry, Light Construction Work, Interior Trim for Boats, Toys, Doors, Plywood and many other uses! |
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Common 1 & 2, & FAS |
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American Whitewood, Tulip Poplar, Tulipwood, Tulip Tree, |
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*One of the most used secondary woods for paint grade lumber, drawer sides and furniture backs
*Fast growing hardwood
*Trees often grow quite large
*Quiet grain, easy to work
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