| Name | Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as cottonwood, poplar, eastern poplar, and southern cottonwood. |
| Sources | Grows in United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Fairly straight grained with a uniform texture. Grayish white sapwood that gradually merges into brownish heartwood. |
| Physical Props | Light, soft, weak, and low in stiffness, shock resistance and decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Fairly easy to work but fuzzy surfaces can be a problem. Nails and screws without splitting but has poor holding properties. Glues and paints easily (not typically stained or varnished). |
| Uses | Used for boxes, crates, baskets, pallets, cheaper furniture parts, veneer, pulp, and excelsior. |
