Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)Hardy, deciduous, North American tree Description: Greenish yellow, bell shaped flowers appear with leaves in early spring. Cucumber like fruits are green at first, and covered with purplish red fruits in fall. Habit: Grows to 100 feet high but seldom over 40 feet Culture: Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, humus rich soil Hardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 8 This magnificent North American tree was first discovered in 1736 by Virginia's early

Thomas Jefferson listed the “Evergreen spindle-tree” as an ornamental shrub in his only published book

beeches retain smooth bark in age

Recipe included on bottle

3½"w x 6"h x 3"d

1/4" diameter

for the purpose of introducing American native plants into the gardens of France

he is certainly the most elusive

& unalarming advance

spring-blooming perennial groundcover

they seek refuge in Jefferson’s historic plantation home in a desperate attempt to outlive the long-foretold racial and environmental unravelling within the nation

This attractive wildflower is native to the mountainous regions of Eastern North America from New York to Georgia

This Alexander Hamilton Christmas ornament is made by hand using centuries-old method of zardozi embroidery