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Magnolia acuminata

Cucumbertree Magnolia

The cylindrical seeds or "cucumbers" (hence the common name) are green in late summer, ripening to red, and drying to a brown colour in the fall. The greenish-yellow flowers, narrow, pointed leaves, straight trunk, and rounded crown are characteristic of this plant.

  • »  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

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:20-25 m
  • Spread:15-20 m
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
• Tree form
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Magnolia acuminata

Native to Ontario

Endangered in Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia acuminata

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.