American tulip tree ("Liriodendron tulipifera"), also called tulip poplar or yellow poplar is a type of tree. It is one of the two species in the genus "Liriodendron". "L. tulipifera" can be found in Eastern North America. The tree can grow to over . It often has no limbs until it reaches 25-30 m (80-100 feet) in height. This makes it a good tree for timber. 