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The genus Liriodendron, commonly known as the tulip tree, comprises ornamental and timber trees belonging to the magnolia family. Native to North America and Asia, these trees are distinguished by their tall stature, often exceeding 60 meters (197 feet) in height and 2 meters (7 feet) in diameter. They feature unique, bilaterally two- to four-lobed leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall, and large, yellowish-green flowers resembling tulips with orange bases. The wood of the tulip tree is light yellow and used in manufacturing furniture, plywood, paper, and millwork. These trees are relatively resistant to pests and diseases and are valuable as large shade trees when space permits.12

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