Southern parts of Europe and Asia; success fully grown in A rgentina, 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 Inver
SEASONING:
Drying is quick and trouble free 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.
