Veneer Species Guide

Columbia Forest Products is proud to offer an exciting variety of hardwood and decorative softwood species of faces to meet the demand for architectural individuality in interior design applications.

Poplar, Yellow

  • Latin name: Liriodendron tulipifera
  • Common name(s): Yellow Poplar, Tulipwood, American Whitewood, Canary Wood, Canoe Wood
  • Sources: Eastern North America
CHARACTERISTICS Soft yellow sapwood contrasting with gray to gray green to almost black heartwood on a smooth texture surface with subtle growth ring appearance.
COMMON CUTS Rotary
USES Utility panels, some cabinetry, millwork, moldings, and furniture frames.
AVAILABILITY Readily available
PRICE $