Liriodendron tulipifera aka Tulip Poplar

The Liriodendron tulipifera, also known as the tulip tree, American tulip tree, tulipwood, tuliptree, tulip poplar, whitewood, fiddletree, lynn-tree, hickory-poplar, and yellow-poplar, is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach over 50 meters in height and is native to eastern North America. It is the tallest eastern hardwood and is found from Southern Ontario and possibly southern Quebec to Illinois eastward to southwestern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and south to central Florida and Louisiana. The tulip tree is a valuable timber tree that is often found in virgin cove forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The tallest known individual tree, called the Fork Ridge Tulip Tree, is located in a secret location in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and is 191 feet 10 inches (58.47 m) tall, making it the tallest known individual tree in eastern North America. The tulip tree is also known for its flowering period, which begins in April in the Southern United States and in June at the northern limit of cultivation. The flowers are pale green or yellow, with an orange band on the tepals, and yield large quantities of nectar. The shape of the leaves is unique, with a concave shape at the tips that makes them look like someone took a bite out of them. In the fall, the leaves turn yellow to golden in color, providing a beautiful fall foliage display. The Liriodendron tulipifera is commonly found in deep, moist soils along streams and in lower mountain coves throughout the southeastern United States. It is the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and is known for its attractive tulip-like flowers and greenish-yellow heartwood. Despite its fast growth, it does not suffer from the common problems of weak wood strength and short lifespan often seen in other fast-growing species.