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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) — In late spring to early summer; this species stands out in landscape design for its grand stature, image 87
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — These blossoms give way to cucumber-shaped fruit; the tree has a pyramidal to rounded crown with straight, image 91
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before, image 72
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — Ideal for temperate zones; glossy green hue on the upper surface and a paler green underneath
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 96
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before maturing; scientifically named Magnolia, image 51
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree with white blooms; which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree for full or half; it is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — It's relatively low-maintenance once established and provides excellent shade; is a majestic deciduous tree, image 94
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — each reaching 5 to 10 inches long; consider its size and growth rate
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree for full or half; it is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, image 75
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — it boasts large green-yellow blossoms reminiscent of cucumbers before maturing
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — Ideal for temperate zones; glossy green hue on the upper surface and a paler green underneath, image 77
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in height
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — This species stands out in landscape design for its grand stature; inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers, image 56
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — This species stands out in landscape design for its grand stature; inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers, image 81
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, image 58
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — tree with white blooms
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — the tree produces peculiar
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — which are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; ideal for temperate zones
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — each reaching 5 to 10 inches long; consider its size and growth rate, image 85
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — The tree prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; white flowers in the garden
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — consider its size and growth rate
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