Leaf Identification

The leaves of the Cucumber Tree Magnolia are dark green and turn yellow and brown in the fall.

Twig and Bud Identification

[more information coming soon]

Bark Identification

The Cucumber Tree Magnolia has thin and gray bark when young and become shallowly furrowed with age.

Fruit Identification

The Cucumber Tree Magnolia has cucumber-like aggregate fruit that are 2″ to 3″. They are green, warty seedcones.

Flower Identification

The flowers of the Cucumber Tree Magnolia are greenish-yellow. They can mature to a deep red color as well. The flowers are also large and tulip-like.

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