Rogers Trees and Shrubs - Magnolia acuminata Tree


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Magnolia acuminata. Click a photo to enlarge it. back to list

synonyms: Cucumber Tree

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tree/shrub type: Broad leaved trees and shrubs

foliage: Deciduous

size: Tall forest trees (above 10m)

leaf type: Simple leaves

types of fruit: Trees and shrubs with decorative fruit or berries

flowering period: Spring

leaf colour: Leaves green

plants for a purpose: Scented flowers, Trees and shrubs with decorative yellow/greenish flowers

growing conditions: Frost tolerant plants USDA zone 7 to -10°F or -22°C

Magnolia acuminata L. Cucumber Tree
Deciduous forest tree, native to eastern N. America. Cultivated in eastern states and in Europe as an ornamental. Height to 18-27m (60-90ft). Flowers open in May with erect petals about 5-7.5cm (2-3in) long . Fruits are usually about 7.5cm (3in) long, and when young and green look something like a cucumber, giving this tree its common name. Z4.

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