4/4 Poplar Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for White Poplar; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
White Poplar is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific namePopulus alba
Janka hardness410 lbf
Average dried weight28 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose White Poplar?
White Poplar is an imported specialty hardwood. Ranges from southern and central Europe across to central Asia.
Scientific namePopulus alba
DistributionRanges from southern and central Europe across to central Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.2%, Tangential: 5.2%, Volumetric: 8.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
White Poplar colour, grain, and figure
Working notes
Aside from the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health reactions are linked to White Poplar.
White Poplar should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for White Poplar
Best projects
Ask us which projects suit White Poplar before you buy.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying White Poplar from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
8/4 Poplar Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for White Poplar; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
White Poplar FAQ
What is White Poplar best used for?
Ask us which projects suit White Poplar before you buy. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is White Poplar beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell White Poplar?
The buying section on this page links to any White Poplar Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.