Boyle Hobby wood is made from plantation-grown paulownia wood.

Paulownia is a lightweight timber that has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any lightweight wood. It is used in multiple industries and is perfect for use in model building where greater strength is required.

They are used for;

Housing components that do not require high timber strength.
Aircraft and yacht fittings that require light wood.
Water sports materials such as surfboards, wakeboards, skies etc.
Veneers for plywood.
Barrels, especially those used for acids.
Beehives for which lightweight and good insulating properties are needed.
Aqueducts in rural areas.
Handicrafts because the wood is easy to carve and turn.
Rice bowls and other utensils, especially in earlier times.
Wooden boxes for gifts or storage of paintings and scrolls.
Charcoal for fireworks and filters.
Wood pulp which is white and strong.
Wood shavings for packaging and insulation.
Packaging especially light crates.
Pattern Making - where timber stability is required.