Name |
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) |
Type |
Hardwood. |
Other Names |
Also known as cottonwood, poplar, eastern poplar, and southern cottonwood. |
Sources |
Grows in United States and Canada. |
Appearance |
Fairly straight grained with a uniform texture. Grayish white sapwood that gradually merges into brownish heartwood. |
Physical Props |
Light, soft, weak, and low in stiffness, shock resistance and decay resistance. |
Working Props |
Fairly easy to work but fuzzy surfaces can be a problem. Nails and screws without splitting but has poor holding properties. Glues and paints easily (not typically stained or varnished). |
Uses |
Used for boxes, crates, baskets, pallets, cheaper furniture parts, veneer, pulp, and excelsior. |