Magnoliaceae
Magnolia acuminata var. subcordata
Magnolia acuminata var. subcordata var. subcordata
Also known as Magnolia cordata, Tulipastrum cordatum, Tulipastrum americanum var. subcordatum, Magnolia acuminata subsp. cordata
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Magnolia · Native Tree · Yellow Flowers · Deciduous · Southeastern Us · Shade Garden · Ornamental Tree · Wildlife Garden · Spring Blooming
The Yellow Cucumbertree is a compact native magnolia that thrives in partly shaded spots with consistently moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly during the first few years to establish a deep root system, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Avoid planting in heavy clay or areas prone to standing water, and prune only lightly after flowering to maintain its natural shape.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, then allow the top 2 inches to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.2–7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yellow
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle
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