HickoryNick
ArboristSite Member
These are not very common outside of the Appalachian mountain chain.
They are a type of magnolia tree and usually goes by the name of Cucumber Magnolia or just a Cucumber tree. The scientific name is magnolia acuminata.
Before I go throwing it in the fireplace, I wanted to see if anyone had experience burning it.
I've seen them all my life but never used any for firewood. My friend had one recently cut down that had died and was in danger of falling on some power lines. They offered me the wood so I got it. To me it smells just like oak when it's being split. A friend said he thought it smelled like apple.
As always, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
HickoryNick
They are a type of magnolia tree and usually goes by the name of Cucumber Magnolia or just a Cucumber tree. The scientific name is magnolia acuminata.
Before I go throwing it in the fireplace, I wanted to see if anyone had experience burning it.
I've seen them all my life but never used any for firewood. My friend had one recently cut down that had died and was in danger of falling on some power lines. They offered me the wood so I got it. To me it smells just like oak when it's being split. A friend said he thought it smelled like apple.
As always, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
HickoryNick