Cucumber Tree
Magnolia Acuminata
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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