Forest Facts

Of the more than 35 merchantable species of trees being managed on Anderson-Tully Company lands, Eastern Cottonwood is the largest single species by volume. Eastern Cottonwood is a fast grower, with young trees commonly growing five feet or more in height and over one inch in diameter yearly.

Wood Facts

Cottonwood is a soft hardwood with low tendency to split when nailed. It glues well, has a good reputation for holding stain and paint and can be finished naturally. Due to its light and consistent color, it can be stained to resemble much more expensive woods, such as cherry. It is also an excellent alternative to poplar because of its light weight and similar grain pattern. The sap wood of Cottonwood is white to grayish white, while the heartwood is light brown to brown. Cottonwood is unequaled for long lengths and a high average width.

Among its many uses, Cottonwood is often used in the production of furniture panels, furniture parts, shutters, paddles and oars, interior doors, lineal moulding, and caskets. Lower grades of Cottonwood have applications in furniture frames, door core stock, pallets, boxes, food containers, and shipping crates.

Anderson-Tully is recognized globally as the premier producer of Cottonwood— both in quality and volume. We cater to both domestic and international markets in Europe and Asia, where Cottonwood is extremely popular and is commonly referred to as “white poplar.”

Approximate Annual Production: 28MM

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