| Scientific Name: | Populus deltoides |
| Common Names: | Eastern cottonwood, Eastern poplar, Carolina poplar |
| Common Uses: | Furniture, furniture parts, interior joinery and mouldings, toys and kitchen utensils. A specialised use in America is Venetian blinds and shutters. Some export markets in Asia and Europe, especially Italy, use this cost effective, light coloured species for dark staining in reproduction furniture. |
| Grade: | NHLA Standard Grade Rules |
| Alternatives: | Aspen, Poplar |
| Average Weight: | 119 Kg/m3 |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.40 |
| Compressive Strength: | (Parallel to grain) 33.854 MPa |
| Janka Hardness: | (Pounds-force) 1913 N |
