Yellow poplar is a beautiful hardwood that is popular amongst woodworkers and carpenters alike due to its unique aesthetic properties. Known by various names in different regions, yellow poplar is also called tulip poplar, tulip tree, whitewood, and canoewood. The heartwood of the tree is creamy white to yellowish-brown, and the sapwood is white to a pale yellow, making it an ideal choice for furniture, cabinets, and flooring. With a straight, uniform grain and a smooth texture, yellow poplar is easy to work with, holds screws and nails well, and takes stain and paint beautifully. Whatever name it goes by, yellow poplar is a versatile and attractive hardwood that adds value and durability to any construction project.