Exotic Lumber
European Poplar Logs & Timber
Populus spp.
Belgium / Western Europe
In StockLightweight, fast-growing European poplar — ideal for packaging, plywood, interior joinery, and eco-friendly construction.
Technical Specifications
| Origin | Belgium / Western Europe |
| Janka Hardness | 1,800 N (410 lbf) |
| Density | 450 kg/m³ |
| Durability Class | Class 5 – Not Durable (interior use only) |
| Workability | Very easy to work — saws, machines, and nails cleanly. Accepts paint and stain w |
| Sustainability | PEFC certified. Fast-growing plantation species with high carbon sequestration. Not CITES listed. |
Common Applications
Packaging
pallets
plywood core
interior cladding
paper pulp
matches
boxes
About European Poplar Logs & Timber
European Poplar (Populus spp.) is one of the lightest hardwoods commercially available in Europe, with a density of around 450 kg/m³. The wood is white to pale yellowish-grey with a fine, uniform texture and generally straight grain. Despite being classified as a hardwood, poplar is soft and easy to work, accepting nails, screws, and glue without splitting. It is extensively used in the packaging and pallet industries, and as a core veneer in plywood. Its rapid growth rate and excellent carbon sequestration make it one of the most sustainable commercial timber species in Europe. EU-TIMBER supplies PEFC-certified Belgian poplar logs and sawn timber, well-suited for boxes, crates, pallets, plywood core, interior cladding, and paper pulp.
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