Goliath Hardwoods
Poplar
$3.59
Poplar is the workhorse of the domestic hardwoods — light, easy to work, inexpensive, and widely available. Its heartwood is a distinctive pale green to yellow-brown, often with streaks of purple, green, or black that make it unmistakable. Because it paints so well, it's the go-to choice for painted furniture, cabinet interiors, and utility pieces where surface appearance is covered. One of the easiest domestic hardwoods to machine, carve, and nail without splitting.
Latin name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Janka hardness: 540 lbf
Origin: Eastern North America
Avg. dried weight: 29 lbs / ft³
Workability: Excellent
Common uses: Painted furniture · Cabinet interiors · Drawer boxes · Molding · Carving · Utility shelving