Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipefera
Magnolia Family
Other common names for this tree include tulip poplar, yellow poplar and saddleleaf. This is an easily identifiable tree because of the leaves. The tree is capable of attaining a height of up to 200 feet and some real giants can be seen in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville, NC. A very important source of lumber for the furniture and other wood industries.
--Denene Barnes