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Magnolia acuminata



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Magnolia acuminata
Cucumbertree magnolia

A large native tree with fairly large deciduous leaves and a pyramidal to rounded habit that is well suited to use as a shade tree in large areas. The greenish yellow flowers of this species are much less showy that those of other magnolias.

Habit:Pyramidal in youth, becoming rounded to broad-rounded
Size:50-80' high
Color:Dark green
Texture:Medium-coarse
Hardiness:Zone 4b USDA
Habitat:New York - Georgia - Louisiana - Arkansas - Illinois
Family:Magnoliaceae

 
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