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Eastern Cottonwood |
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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