COTTONWOOD
Populus deltoids
COTTONWOOD |
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| BOTANICAL NAMES | Populus deltoids. |
| ORIGINS FAMILY | It belongs to the family of Salicaceae. |
| GROWTH AREA | Cottonwood is widely diffused in Europe and USA. |
| SPECIFIC WEIGHT | 450 kg/m³ al 12% C.U. |
| TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES | Sapwood and heartwood are not well defined. The sapwood is a pale yellow to nearly white while the heartwood tends to be a light brown. It has a uniform medium texture and a straight to slightly irregular or interlocked grain. Cottonwood has a poor durability and is susceptible to insect attacks. |
| DRYING METHOD | It is a very easy and quick process but it must be carried very carefully to avoid splitting. |
| MAIN USES AND WORKING | This wood is easy to work with hand and machine tools. It has poor nail-holding capability while glues and finishes well. Cottonwood is used for furnitures boxes, veneer and plywood. |
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