Origin distribution:
Europe
Color/Texture
The color of the poplar burl veneer is cream to yellow brown, with gray or green stripes. The sapwood is light yellow to white, and the distinction between the core and sapwood is not clear. You can also see the colors of mineral thread staining, ranging from deep purple to deep red, green or yellow, sometimes also known as rainbow boxwood. The color will gradually darken due to the trees being exposed to light. The texture is usually straight, uniform, and the natural glossiness of the board surface is low.
Price/Market Supply Situation/Certification (Sustainable Development)
Poplar burl wood is the most economical and affordable among all hardwoods, with a favorable price, and belongs to natural growth, especially in the eastern United States. This tree species is not endangered and is not protected by the International Union for Nature.
Notes and comments
Poplar burl wood is the most common practical hardwood in the United States. Although this type of wood is usually called boxwood, in terms of structural properties, it is not a boxwood tree (including poplar and poplar), but belongs to the genus Liriodendron. The flowers of this tree are very similar to tulips, so it has an additional name: tulip poplar tree.
