Because of its environment adaptability, rapid growth, straight trunk and high percentage yield, poplar is widely cultivated and becomes one of the three species of fast-growing plantation in China, but it also has some troublesome inherent properties like low density, low natural durability, and poor strength properties which limit its end-use. Consequently, it is significant to improve poplar wood’s performance, expand application fields, enhance added value and realize efficient utilization of poplar by modification such as compressive dens...