Difference between revisions of "Gray poplar"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Wood from the tree, ''Populus canescens'', that is native to Europe. Gray poplar is a light yellow wood that is tough. Its fine texture resembles maple. Gray poplar is used for cabinetry, furniture and flooring.
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Wood from the tree, ''Populus canescens'', that is native to Europe. Originally developed as a hybrid between [[English poplar|white poplar]] and [[aspen]], the gray poplar has a light yellow wood that is tough. Its fine texture resembles [[maple]]. Gray poplar is used for cabinetry, furniture and flooring.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Latest revision as of 12:55, 9 October 2020

Description

Wood from the tree, Populus canescens, that is native to Europe. Originally developed as a hybrid between white poplar and Aspen, the gray poplar has a light yellow wood that is tough. Its fine texture resembles Maple. Gray poplar is used for cabinetry, furniture and flooring.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Populus canescens; peuplier grisard (Fr.); álamo cano (Esp.); choupo cinzento (Port.); grey poplar

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