Monday, November 16, 2009

Is a tulip tree considered a hard wood?

Yes, hardwoods are basically angiosperms (broadleaved, mostly deciduous trees) versus softwoods or conifers (cone bearing trees).

Is a tulip tree considered a hard wood?
Yes... and no. If you are referring to its wood properties, than No. Tulip trees, and poplar (aspen), have very soft wood (for being labeled a "hard wood"). Many pines (which are soft woods) have harder wood than tulip trees. Those titles don't really make any sense. So if your looking for something like hardwood flooring, don't use tulip poplar.
Reply:That first answerer doesn't seem to get to the root of the question, but "special k" gives a good explanation. New methods of impregnating soft woods with resins (like Pergala) can turn tulip poplar into beautiful flooring. It has a green tint to the wood, my parents put it in their kitchen. RScott

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