The name tulip is used because in the spring it blooms and similar to a tulip flower, this tree is native to the eastern U.S making it "Popular/poplar"

Bark: grey, white, or sometimes black bark. Often you can see dark lines in the bark that may appear like horizontal scores.

The bark is very smooth and has a browinsh look in the winter but in the spring and summer it has a greenish look! 

Leaves: They are also seen as "simple" leave. 

leaf also looks like a tulip shape and tree is often called tulip poplar.

Four lobes separated by rounded notches, with a texture that's waxy and smooth.

The flowers have 6 green-yellow petals with an orange base at the bottom of the flower, and surrounded by leaves these commonly bloom in late May or June. (“POPLAR: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews”)

The yellow poplar trees are native to the eastern U.S and create a impact with the population, as this tree is the most popular and unique it is useful in the environment. 

These poplar trees in the environment regulate and reduce surface runoff with a aim to protect bodies of water by preserving oils and water. (Beck)

The yellow poplar tree is commonly used for manufacturing paper, however ever tree is used for paper. 

This specific tree has a unique wood used for furniture, musical instruments, and interior finishes. 

Our society uses the inside of bark, leaf, and dried, unopened leaf buds are used to make medicine. Poplar is used for cough, hemorrhoids, wound healing, and other conditions. (Nix)

The yellow poplar tree is not going to be extinct due to it being a common tree however it is suscpetible to wind and ice damage in exposed situations and due to its shallow root system it couldtopple if a storm strikes this tree. ("Yellow Poplar")

The yellow poplar is native to the eastern U.S, tulip poplar is the tallest of the native american hardwoods, Kentucky this why its the national tree of Kentucky. In addition in the flag of kentucky the tree is on the kentucky flag. The tree has been gorwing Kentucky for several years and is reognizable through the seasons change. (“Yellow Poplar”)