Magnolia acuminata Cucumber tree (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Magnolia acuminata
Cucumber tree
Deciduous tree
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The Magnolia acuminata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Georgia, west to Alabama and Ontario. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cucumber tree.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia acuminata
Common Name:  Cucumber tree
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  (L.)L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Rich woods, especially in uplands[43]. Low mountain slopes and the rocky banks of streams[82].

Cultivation Notes: Best grown in a warm position in a moderately rich free soil of an open texture[1]. Tolerates limey soils[200] so long as they are deep and rich in humus[188]. The branches are brittle and so a sheltered position is required[200]. Very tolerant of atmospheric pollution[200]. Plants are hardy to about -28°c[200]. A fairly fast-growing tree, it takes about 25 - 30 years before it first produces flowers and lives about 125 - 150 years in the wild[229]. The sub-species M. acuminata cardata begins flowering at an earlier age[245]. Good seed crops are produced about every 3 - 5 years[229]. The flowers have a delicate perfume[245]. The fleshy roots are easily damaged and any transplanting is best done during a spell of mild moist weather in late spring[182].

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