224 THE BOOK OF FORESTRY 
TULIP 
Closely related to the magnclia is the tulip tree or 
tulip poplar, as it is sometimes called. This tree prob- 
ably cuts as much high class lumber for its size as any 
tree we have. 
TULIP TREE OR TULIP POPLAR! 
Liriodendron tulipifera 
Bark 
On young trees, smooth ashy gray, 
deeply furrowed—grayish brown on 
older trees; 1/2” thick. 
LEAVES 
Apparently cut off square on end, with 
| slight notches; length 5’-6”. 
Froir 
A light oblong pointed brown cone 
24/3” long. Composed of many 
scales to base of which seeds are 
attached. Fruit often hangs on 
through winter. 
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Rance 
Southern Vermont to Illinois; south 
to Florida and Arkansas. 
There is only one member of this family in North 
America. 
