Scientific Name
Magnolia acuminata

Common Name
Cucumbertree magnolia

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil; does not tolerate drought or wet soil
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Pyramidal in youth; rounded to broad with spreading branches
Height: 50 to 80'
Width: 50 to 80'
Leaf: Alternate, simple, 6 to 10" leaves; reddish brown to golden yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: 3 to 5" slightly fragrant greenish yellow flowers in spring; small knobby fruit resembles a cucumber; pinkish red seeds
Comments: Native; attract birds
Cultivars: Yellow Fever
 

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