Magnolia acuminata - Cucumbertree Magnolia - Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Magnolia acuminata - Cucumbertree Magnolia - Fall Colour

Cucumbertree Magnolia

Magnolia acuminata

  • Pyramidal when young, matures with a straight trunk and a rounded crown
  • Greenish-yellow flowers bloom high in the tree
  • Cylindrical bunches of seeds, (cucumbers) are green in late summer, ripening red, drying brown
  • Fallen red fruits will attract ground birds
  • Narrow pointed green leaves up to 25 cm long
  • Fall colour is yellow, gold, and brown
  • Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Flower Size: 7 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
20-25 m

SPREAD:
15-20 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Unlike most magnolia, which are grown as a multi-stemmed form, cucumbertree magnolia has a straight trunk. Best grown in a slightly acidic soil and is intolerant of drought, excessive moisture, and pollution. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering, to allow the plant enough time to reset buds for the following year. May take a few years to produce flowers.

Additional Notes about Cucumbertree Magnolia:


Native to Ontario

Endangered in Ontario

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