Poplar, black poplar, white poplar
Populus sp.
Green density
Average value
441 kg/m³
Total degree of shrinkage
axial
0,3 %
radial
5,2 %
tangential
8,3 %
Differential swelling
radial
0,13 %%
tangential
0,31 %%
Other characteristics
Thermal conductivity
0,12 - 0,13 W/mK
Equilibrium of moisture
content (20°/37%)
content (20°/37%)
7,1 %
Equilibrium of moisture
content (20°/83%)
content (20°/83%)
16,7 %
Hardness
Brinell hardness HB,0
30 N/mm²
Brinell hardness HB,90
10 N/mm²
Elastic properties
Flexural modulus of elasticity
8800 N/mm²
Strength properties
Flexural strength
60 N/mm²
Tensile strength
70 N/mm²
Compression strength
30 - 35 N/mm²
Natural durability
Fungi
5, non-durable
Anobium
S, susceptible
Treatability
Heartwood
3, non-permeable
Sapwood
1, highly permeable
Characteristic values determined from wood samples with a moisture content of 12%.
The Poplar Tree (Populus sp.; "Canadian poplar?) is the fastest growing species of tree ocurring locally.
The trees reach the dimensions required for utilisable timber after only 30 - 50 years.
The wood is used mostly for manufacturing packaging crates and plywood.
The trees reach the dimensions required for utilisable timber after only 30 - 50 years.
The wood is used mostly for manufacturing packaging crates and plywood.
