noun
tulip tree; yellow poplar
Refers to the tree species Liriodendron tulipifera. The katakana spelling ハンテンボク is standard.
See also: 百合の樹
公園に大きなハンテンボクが植えられている。
A large tulip tree is planted in the park.
ハンテンボクは北アメリカ原産の落葉樹だ。
The tulip tree is a deciduous tree native to North America.
Synonym for the same tree; 百合の樹 is a more descriptive Japanese name, while ハンテンボク is a direct loan adaptation.
The name ハンテンボク likely derives from the shape of the leaves resembling a traditional Japanese half-coat (半纏, はんてん). The exact origin is uncertain.