Species Introduction

Yellow Poplar also known as goosefoot maple, is colloquially referred to as yellow poplar in the United States. It is valued for its refreshing natural color and texture variations, commonly used in interior decoration, solid wood furniture, and wood structural engineering projects. Due to its unique coloration, it is also crafted into artworks and decorative items, earning admiration and favor from designers and architects alike.

Production Areas and Distribution

Yellow poplar, scientifically known as Liriodendron tulipifera, features sapwood that is nearly white, while its heartwood ranges from yellow to olive green, often displaying purple, black, or blue streaks. Widely distributed across the eastern states of the United States, yellow poplar constitutes about 9% of North America's hardwood forest resources. Its abundant supply and refreshing natural color variations have drawn attention from designers and architects.
Yellow poplar, despite its name, is not a true poplar (Populus genus). It possesses superior qualities compared to true poplars but is called yellow poplar in the United States due to its resemblance to European poplar in appearance.

Applications

Yellow poplar offers a refreshing natural color and texture variation, commonly used in interior decoration, solid wood furniture, and wood structural engineering projects.

• Interior Decoration and Furniture

The clean and uniform tones and wood grain of yellow poplar make it an ideal choice for interior decoration and solid wood furniture. It is often used to craft solid wood furniture such as cabinets, tables, chairs, indoor flooring, solid wood stairs, door and window frames.