DiaDot.com Eastern Cottonwood
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               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.

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