The tuliptree, or "yellow" this, was planted by Washington at Mt. Vernon, & Daniel Boone used its wood in his canoe
[DOC] [TLE] TuliptreeNational Tree Candidate - Arbor Day Foundation [PAR] The tuliptree is distinguished in many waysfrom its beautiful late spring flower 
... and used in making furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, and wood veneer
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