Native Trees of Indiana
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Cucumber Magnolia

Magnolia acuminata

 

CucumberMagnolia

Natural range is green.

Magnolia Cucumber

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The hardiest of all Magnolias native to the United States. In Indiana, it is naturally found only in the south. Grows best on cool, moist sites within its range. Flowers are large, borne singly, bell-shaped and greenish-yellow. Fruit is a green, cucumber-shaped cone. Seeds ripen to bright red.

 

Inventory No. 2515 
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