The tuliptree, or "yellow" this, was planted by Washington at Mt. Vernon, & Daniel Boone used its wood in his canoe
[DOC] [TLE] Tuliptree on the Tree Guide at arborday.org - Arbor Day Foundation [PAR] One can argue about whether the "tulips" are the outline of its leaves or its ... 
flowers 12" in diameter with greenish-yellow petals and a splash of orange at 
the base.