Common Name
Cucumbertree Magnolia (green-yellow)
Scientific Name
Magnolia acuminata
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Salt
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Shade
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Air Pollution
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Soil Volume
30
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Fruit
Form
![round](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/3_round.jpg?itok=3HMmo4OL)
Round
Mature Height
80 feet
Crown Spread
60 feet
Limitations
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Slow to reestablish and not tolerant of tough conditions. Reserve for large areas. Prune after flowering. Thin barked, easily damaged.