Tulipwood

Tulipwood

. In fact, the reference to poplar is a result of the tree's height, which can exceed 100 feet. The wood is very light, but very strong and is used in many applications, including furniture, joinery and moldings. It can also be stained very easily and is often used as a low-cost alternative to walnut and cherry in furniture and doors.

Other types

Brazilian

Brazilian tulipwood is a different species. A classic high-quality wood, it is very dense with a lovely figure. It is used for inlays in furniture and for small turned items. Available only in small sizes, it is rarely used in the solid for luxury furniture. Like other woods with a pronounced figure it is rather strongly subject to fashion.

In the nineteenth century Brazilian tulipwood was thought to be the product of "Physocalymma scaberrima", but in the twentieth century it became clear it was yielded by a species of "Dalbergia". At some point it was misidentified as "Dalbergia frutescens" var. "tomentosa", a misidentification which can still be found in books aimed at the woodworker. For some decades it has been known to be yielded by "Dalbergia decipularis", a species restricted to a small area in Brazil.

Australian

There also exists the Australian "tulipwood", the common name of "Harpullia". Certain varieties of "Harpullia" were prized for their dark coloured timber. The one most commonly known to horticulture is "H. pendula" which is widely planted as a street tree along the east coast of Australia.


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