Cottonwood

Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

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 insturments, 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

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• 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