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Cucumber Tree

Magnolia Acuminata

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Overview

The Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata) is a stately deciduous tree reaching heights up to 70 feet with a spread of up to 35 feet. Notable for its upright, pyramidal shape, it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before maturing, hence its name. Ideal for temperate zones, it adds a vibrant green backdrop to any landscape with large, oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity; oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — each reaching 5 to 10 inches long; consider its size and growth rate, image 110Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spreadCucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread, image 114Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — scientifically named Magnolia acuminata; tree for full or half, image 79Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — The tree prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; white flowers in, image 68Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — scientifically named Magnolia acuminata; tree for full or half, image 54+129

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity; oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — each reaching 5 to 10 inches long; consider its size and growth rate, image 110
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread, image 114
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — scientifically named Magnolia acuminata; tree for full or half, image 79
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — The tree prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; white flowers in, image 68
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — scientifically named Magnolia acuminata; tree for full or half, image 54
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — is a majestic deciduous tree native to the eastern United States; typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in height
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in height; ensuring it can serve as a splendid focal point or a majestic border
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — consider its size and growth rate; these blossoms give way to cucumber-shaped fruit, image 67
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree with white blooms; which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 99
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — each reaching 5 to 10 inches long; consider its size and growth rate, image 60
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — consider its size and growth rate; these blossoms give way to cucumber-shaped fruit, image 92
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before maturing; scientifically named Magnolia, image 101
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — This species stands out in landscape design for its grand stature; inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — The tree prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; white flowers in, image 93
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — The tree has a pyramidal to rounded crown with straight; each reaching 5 to 10 inches long, image 84
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; ideal for temperate zones, image 90
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period; the tree prefers full sun to partial shade, image 53
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — ensuring it can serve as a splendid focal point or a majestic border tree
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — In late spring to early summer; this species stands out in landscape design for its grand stature
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — white flowers in the garden; with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — These blossoms give way to cucumber-shaped fruit; the tree has a pyramidal to rounded crown with straight, image 66
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