Poplar, Yellow: WoodZone.com

Botanical Name:	Liriodendron tulipifera
Other Names:	Whitewood, Tulipwood, Canoe Wood, Tulip Tree.
Natural Characteristics:	Straight grain with a fine even texture.
Color:	Color is generally between a white and light brown shade. Poplar often has green or brown streaks that run randomly throughout the wood.
Workability:
Finishing Qualities:	Finishing is generally good but can often come out blotched or uneven. Variation in the color of the wood, such as green streaks, can often lead to different colors in the finish. To minimize some of this try using a "spit coat" before finishing.
Durability:
Uses:	Joinery, cabinetry, musical instruments, furniture, plywood.
Comments:	Poplar is one of the most common woodworking woods today. Poplar trees grow relatively fast and the wood is hard and strong. Lower grade Poplar is often used as the core of furniture grade plywood.
Price:	Inexpensive