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Rhodadendrans
In this case is Carl that is so wrong. They are Virginia Pineapples (commonly mistaken for rhododendrons).
Looks a lot like a magnolia to me.
Mountain laurel
@3 – Magnolia is correct – southern magnolia to be specific.
I’m sticking with Virginia Pineapples
@6 – I’d be happy to “harvest” a few and send them to you if you promise to send me a picture of you eating one !