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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Any of several North American poplar trees, such as ''Populus deltoides''. Cottonwood trees grow fast and produce a fine-grain, uniform texture wood that works easily and stains well. However, the soft, pale color wood has a tendency to warp. Cottonwood is used for millwork, musical | + | Any of several North American [[poplar]] trees, such as ''Populus deltoides''. Cottonwood trees grow fast and produce a fine-grain, uniform texture wood that works easily and stains well. However, the soft, pale color wood has a tendency to warp. Cottonwood is used for millwork, musical instruments, paneling, packing boxes, [[paper pulp]], and [[excelsior]]. |
* For cottonwood fiber identification, see http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:FRIL:_Eastern_Cottonwood | * For cottonwood fiber identification, see http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:FRIL:_Eastern_Cottonwood | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 9 October 2020
Description
Any of several North American Poplar trees, such as Populus deltoides. Cottonwood trees grow fast and produce a fine-grain, uniform texture wood that works easily and stains well. However, the soft, pale color wood has a tendency to warp. Cottonwood is used for millwork, musical instruments, paneling, packing boxes, Paper pulp, and Excelsior.
- For cottonwood fiber identification, see http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:FRIL:_Eastern_Cottonwood
Synonyms and Related Terms
Populus deltoides; choupo do Missuri (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Density | 25-35 ppcf |
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Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Hardwood Manufacturers Institute, Memphis Tenn.: air-dry weight = 24 pcf
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937