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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

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (136)

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — ensuring it can serve as a splendid focal point or a majestic border tree; it's relatively low-maintenance once, image 71
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread, image 89
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — each reaching 5 to 10 inches long
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — The tree has a pyramidal to rounded crown with straight
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread; in late spring to early summer, image 95
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before, image 97
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — consider its size and growth rate; these blossoms give way to cucumber-shaped fruit
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — glossy green hue on the upper surface and a paler green underneath; tree with white blooms, image 61
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — is a majestic deciduous tree native to the eastern United States; typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in, image 105
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — white flowers in the garden
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period; the tree prefers full sun to partial shade and requires
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — It's relatively low-maintenance once established and provides excellent shade; is a majestic deciduous tree native to the
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — Ideal for temperate zones; glossy green hue on the upper surface and a paler green underneath, image 102
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — white flowers in the garden; with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity, image 73
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — glossy green hue on the upper surface and a paler green underneath
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before maturing; scientifically named Magnolia, image 76
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree for full or half
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in height; ensuring it can serve as a splendid focal point or a, image 107
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — the tree produces peculiar, image 63
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — glossy green hue on the upper surface and a paler green underneath; tree with white blooms, image 86
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree for full or half; it is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, image 100
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — These blossoms give way to cucumber-shaped fruit; the tree has a pyramidal to rounded crown with straight
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread; in late spring to early summer
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — plan for sufficient space to accommodate its mature spread; in late spring to early summer, image 70
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