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Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)
Family: Magnoliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Pyramidal, Upright or erect.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
Rich woods, especially in uplands. Low mountain slopes and the rocky banks of streams. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)