Magnolia acuminata – Cucumber tree

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Magnolia acuminata – Cucumber tree

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In the wild this tree grows in the eastern part of the United States where it grows from a shrub into a multiple-stemmed tree with a loose crown. The smooth, grey bark has shallow furrows. The young twigs are light to red brown and at first they are softly hairy. The large, shiny leaf is smooth underneath, young foliage is hairy underneath. The, for a magnolia inconspicuous, tulip-shaped flowers on short, thick flower stalks are faintly fragrant. After the flowering short-stalked, oblong, thick fruits appear. These have the shape of small cucumbers but appear, due to incomplete pollination, only in small numbers. Inside the fruits there are bright-red seeds. The fleshy roots grow both shallow and deep. In earlier times troughs were often shaped from Magnolia acuminata's straight trunk. The light wood was also used for inlays in decorative furniture.

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Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (30) m
Crown
pyramidal to spreading ovoid, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey bark, shallow furrowed, branches brown
Leaf
(wide) oval, dark green, 10 - 25 cm
Flowers
yellow green, Ø 6 - 8 cm, June/July, fragrant flowers
Fruits
brown red to pink red, 5 - 8 cm, seeds bright red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, except alkaline soils
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
eastern part of the United States
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green June average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Magnolia acuminata

Magnolia acuminata can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia acuminata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia acuminata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia acuminata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Magnolia acuminata blooms in june.
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