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POPLAR

Populus spp, Populus nigra, Populus canescens, Populus tremula, Populus alba, Populus italica, Populus canadensis, Populus robusta

As you can see there are a number of poplars grown in the UK.

Although classed as a hardwood the timber is quite soft , with a fine grain which makes it an ideal material for painted furniture

Technical detail from TRADA

• Wood type – hardwood 
• Mechanical strength – soft and will dent easily
• Durability – nondurable
• Treatability-  difficult
• Density- 450kg/m3 at 12%
• Colour and grain – white cream, light brown, grey