--- title: Kiln Dried Poplar | Bennett Hardwoods description: Kiln Dried Poplar in 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 & 8/4 thicknesses. Select & Better (S&B) grade. Surfaced and precision dried. 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Get a quote ### Let's Connect ## Poplar Overview Poplar (Tulipwood) is one of the most adaptable North American hardwoods, favored for its light weight, straight grain, and reliable machining characteristics. It’s a top choice for interior joinery, furniture frames, and architectural mouldings — particularly where a smooth, uniform surface is desired for paint or stain. At Bennett Hardwoods, our Poplar is kiln-dried to 6–8% moisture content for dimensional stability and precision machining. Each board is NHLA-graded and inspected to ensure consistent quality and color uniformity, providing customers with export-ready, performance-driven hardwood every time. ![Poplar Lumber Pack-min](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Poplar%20Lumber%20Pack-min.png?width=6000&height=4000&name=Poplar%20Lumber%20Pack-min.png "Poplar Lumber Pack-min") ## Poplar Lumber - Our Products All Bennett kiln-dried Poplar lumber is graded to NHLA standards by experienced hardwood graders for dependable, uniform quality. Known for its light color, excellent workability, and affordability, Poplar remains one of the most efficient materials for millwork, mouldings, and cabinet interiors. | Grades | Lengths (ft) | Thicknesses | Surfacing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | S&B | 6-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 | Surfaced | ## ExactSort™ Tailored Poplar Lumber, Precision Matched Poplar’s natural color range — from pale yellow-green sapwood to light brown or grayish heartwood — can be refined to match your project. Our ExactSort™ process lets you specify color tone and grain consistency for precise aesthetic control. Whether you’re producing uniform paint-grade millwork or color-balanced furniture cores, ExactSort ensures every load meets your visual and performance standards. 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View live stock, request instant quotes, and manage your orders through our customer portal. ![filter](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Bennet_Hardwoods_November2025/images/filter.png)Filters: Clear All Species All Species Poplar Grade All Grades S&B Thickness All Thickness 4/4 6/4 8/4 Length All Lengths Standard Lengths Random Lengths Surfacing All Surfacing S1S Status All Status Available Allocated Availability Hide Fully Allocated Total Available: 0 BF | Species | Grade | Thickness | Total BF | Available BF | Actions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | [See Full Inventory](https://live.bennetthardwoods.com) ## Sourcing Regions ###### Fresh-Cut. Graded. Export-Ready. Bennett Hardwoods sources Poplar primarily from the Appalachian and Mid-Atlantic regions — including Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia — areas known for their straight-growing trees and mild climates that yield fine, uniform logs with excellent color and fiber consistency. All logs are processed, kiln-dried, and graded in-house, ensuring ISPM-15 compliance and ready-to-ship performance for domestic and export customers alike. ![Map - Ash](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bennet_Hardwoods_November2025/images/Map%20-%20Ash.png?width=1294&height=800&name=Map%20-%20Ash.png "Map - Ash") ## Kiln Dried Poplar Technical Data Table Ship American hardwoods worldwide directly from the forest, with full compliance and zero hassle. ### Scientific & Common Names | Common Names | Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Tulipwood | | --- | --- | | Scientific Name | *Liriodendron tulipifera* | | Other Names | Tulip Poplar | | Tree Distribution | Eastern United States | ### Physical & Mechanical Properties | Color / Appearance | Sapwood is creamy white; heartwood yellowish to light brown or gray-green, often with mineral streaks. Fine, even texture with straight grain. | | --- | --- | | Janka Hardness | 540 lbf (2,400 N) | | Average Dry Weight | 29 lb/ft³ (465 kg/m³) | | Specific Gravity | 0.42 | | Shrinkage (Tangential / Radial) | 8.2 % / 4.6 % | | Elastic Modulus | 10.3 GPa | | Crushing Strength | 5,540 psi (38.2 MPa) | | Workability | Exceptionally easy to machine, glue, and finish. Takes paint and stain evenly; may require a pre-conditioner for uniform color. | | Odor | Faint, slightly sweet when freshly cut. | [View Live Inventory](https://live.bennetthardwoods.com?species=poplar) ## FAQ - Poplar #### Is Poplar considered a hardwood or a softwood? Poplar is a hardwood, from a deciduous tree. At around 540 lbf Janka it's one of the softer ones, which is exactly why it machines so cleanly — making it the go-to for paint-grade millwork, mouldings, furniture frames and drawer parts. #### Is Poplar good for furniture making? Yes, particularly for frames, drawer components and painted furniture. Poplar's straight grain and uniform texture take paint beautifully. Its green and gray streaking makes it less common for stained show surfaces. #### Why is kiln drying important for Poplar? Green Poplar moves, and it's prone to sticker stain and fungal discoloration that show through paint. Kiln drying to 6–8% moisture content stabilizes the boards, prevents warp after installation, and protects the clean surface paint-grade work depends on. ## Ready to Order? Access live Poplar availability, request a quote in minutes, and ship worldwide with confidence. 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