Tulip Wood

Tulipwood is an exotic wood native to the tropical region of South America mainly Brazil.

Tulip wood. Typically yielding very small and narrow boards. It is a hard and heavy wood with a rather fine texture. Tulipwood is one of the most coveted and seldom-seen of all Dalbergia genus rosewood species.

Ironically though this tree is known by Poplar in some areas this tree does not have any relation to poplar in general. Sometimes referred to as tulip poplar or yellow poplar or within the United States simply as poplar This is a fairly inexpensive and lightweight utility lumber. The trees are very small in stature thus obtaining long wide boards is quite rare -- and when found undefective sell at a premium.

Tropical and sub-tropical eastern Australia A popular garden and urban tree Tulipwood is a beautiful native hardy and well-behaved small tree that suits landscapes well. Tulipwood is excellent for wood turning as well as knife handles. The lifespan of the tulip tree is near about 300 years and is best for making wood items.

It is straight grained of even texture and grain and relatively strong. The common name Tulipwood is often confused with different species. The Tulipwood tree is very small and the yield only produces turning stock and narrow lumber.

The range of natural distribution is from the Bellinger River in northern New South Wales to Coen in tropical QueenslandTulipwood occurs in various types of rainforest. Tulipwood is a stunningly beautiful hardwood which is in short supply. American yellow poplar UK American whitewood tulip tree UK and USA canary wood UK canary whitewood UK.

The unusual pale yellow color is heavily streaked with pink orange and red lines in the grain. Proud of our service because we only offer Tulipwood of the highest standard kiln dried and machined to precise dimensions ready to use. A reduction in cutting angle to 20 degrees when planing the irregular grain on quartered material is essential.