Trade Names
Gilead Poplar, Grey Poplar
Similar Woods
Quaking Aspen, White Poplar, Cherry
Origin
Europe
Range
Southern parts of Europe and Asia; successfully grown in Argentina, also in Kashmir, Iran and North Africa.
Uses
Sliced for face veneers. Also very well suited for peeled veneer, plywood, matches, paper industry.
Properties
The wood is almost white to yellowish-grey and is considered the best Poplar species. It is dense, tough and very closely resembles Cherry. The Grey Poplar is generally considered to be a cross between White Poplar and Aspen.
Machining
The wood can be easily and cleanly worked with all tools. Dull tools and moist wood produce a woolly surface. Planed surfaces are smooth and have a silky luster.
Seasoning
Drying is quick and troublefree. There is only a slight tendency to check and warp. Slight end checking can occur.
Finishing
Surface treatment of Poplar presents no problems. All surface finishes as well as stains can be applied easily.
Jointing
Screw and nail joints are strong. Glued joints have less tensile strength.