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].

General Uses: The roots are very disease-resistant and are used as a rootstock for less vigorous species[226]. Wood - finely grained, soft, light, durable, not strong[4, 46, 61, 82, 171, 229, 235]. It weighs 29lb per cubic foot[235]. It takes a very good polish and is used for boxes, crates, flooring, cabinet making etc[4, 46, 61, 171, 229].

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