Wood species / Trade name:

Tulip Tree

Names:

• German: Tulpenbaum

Botanical name:

Liriodendron tulipifera

Character / Color:

The tulip tree usually grows from 5 to 8m tall in Europe, but in the USA it can reach a height of about 60m with a diameter up to 2m. The trunk is very straight, well grown and can be knots-free up to 30m. The sapwood is narrow and almost white, often with lighter stripes. The core wood is between light and dark yellow, also can be greenish or reddish brown. The structure is usually straight grained, medium fine and uniform.

Main occurence:

North America

Usage:

Interior woodwork, Furniture, Doors

Availability

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