Whitewood, Tulipwood, Canoe Wood, Tulip Tree. Straight grain with a fine even texture.
Color is generally between a white and light brown shade.
Poplar often has green or brown streaks that run randomly throughout the wood. Variation in the color of the wood, such as green streaks, can often lead to different colors in the finish. Poplar is one of the most common woodworking woods today. Poplar trees grow relatively fast and the wood is hard and strong. Lower grade Poplar is often used as the core of furniture grade plywood.