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Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8
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Mature Height: | 50-75 Feet |
Features: | Yellow-green magnolia type flowers in spring, not as showy as the flowers of other magnolias; large, dark green leaves in summer; pinkish red fruit that are cucumber shaped (autumn). |
Culture: | Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils; prefers slightly acid soil, but tolerates alkaline. |
Cultivars: | The most common cultivars are actually hybrids, crosses between Cucumbertree magnolia and another species of magnolia. These hybrids often yield flowers that are more yellow and trees that are smaller. They include
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Mature Form: | Pyramidal to oval (sometimes rounded) |
Native To: | United States |
Soil Conditions: |
Dry
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Tolerance: |
![]() Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
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Uses: |
Massing
Patio
Screen
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Street
Wind Break
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Foliage Color: |
Green |
Fall Foliage Color: |
Green Yellow |
Additional Notes: | Can be difficult to transplant due to fleshy root system; too large for smaller urban and suburban yards. |