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Quaking AspenEastern Cottonwood
| Property | Quaking Aspen Populus tremuloides | Eastern Cottonwood Populus deltoides |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood |
| Cost | $ · Budget | $ · Budget |
| Hardness | 350 lbf | 430 lbf |
| Workability | Good | Fair |
| Seasonal movement | Medium | Large |
| Outdoor-friendly | No | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Sauna benches, Matchsticks, Painted crafts, Toys | Crates, Pallets, Utility boxes |
| Overview | Very soft, pale, and odorless, the classic sauna and matchstick wood. Cheap and light, it stays cool to the touch and resists splintering, but dents easily. | Soft, cheap, and lightweight, used for crates, pallets, and utility work. Tends to be fuzzy and woolly to cut, and it moves a lot, a true secondary wood. |