Description
A tall, hardwood magnolia tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, native to the Atlantic coast of North America. Tulip trees have a soft, lightweight wood with a pale yellow to green brown color. It was used in the 19th century for house construction (framing and shingles). Tulip tree wood was later used for furniture, inlays, painting panels, veneer, and toys. The leaves of the tulip tree contain a dye that gives a strong gold color with a chrome mordant. It has fair lightfastness.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Liriodendron tulipifera; tulipier de Virginie (Fr.); tulipier (Fr.); liriodendron (Fr.); tulipero (Esp.); tulipeiro (Port.); Liriodendro (It.); Albero dei tulipani (It.); yellow poplar; tulip poplar; saddleleaf tree; whitewood; canary whitewood
Other Properties
Annuals rings are not distinct. Grain = fine. Texture = fine
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Last updated on: 3/14/2010 7:38:13 PM
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