This tree forms a broad conical habit with a central dark brown trunk and spreading branches. It has large oblong dark green leaves and the yellow green cup-shaped flowers appear in late spring amongst the leaves and are followed by reddish fruit.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Magnolia acuminata is naturally found in eastern North America growing in forests in well-drained fertile moist soils. It prefers a sunny protected to open position and is drought tender but late frosts damages the flowers.

Cucumber Tree is a stately deciduous tree that is grown for its flowers and attractive habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as an ornamental specimen or used in woodland gardens establishing in 2 to 4 years. It is suitable for cool moist gardens in the mountains or on the coast and is moderately deer resistant. ID 1693

Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-uh) acuminata (ah-kew-min-AH-tah)

Magnoliaceae (mag-NOL-ee-AY-see-ee)