Liriodendron tulipifera
Applications
  • Furniture
  • Joinery
  • Cabinetry
Density
  • 449
Region
  • North America
American Tulipwood
Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulipwood similar in grain characteristic like maple being straight grained with medium to fine texture. The sapwood is creamy white whereas the heartwood can vary from pale yellow or brown and even green to purple in extreme cases. The wood darkens with time on exposure to UV light and the green colour will turn brown.

Properties

Density 449
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 70
Radial Shrinkage 4.6%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 2.4
finish Excellent
Durability Non Durable
Machining Excellent
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Good
Growing Region North America
Specific Gravity 0.42
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 11
Tangential Shrinkage 8.2%
Stability Good
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER Yes
Availability Available
American Tulipwood