Cucumber-tree
Magnolia acuminata
Cucumber-tree is a large, fast-growing native magnolia that thrives in moist, well-drained acidic soils with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first few years to establish a deep root system, then it becomes relatively self-sufficient. Minimal pruning is needed; simply remove dead or crossing branches in late winter before new growth emerges.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
240″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
360″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Deep Water To Thoroughly Moisten The Root Zone, Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry
Soil pH
5.2 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 5, 2022 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
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