Common Name
Cucumbertree Magnolia (green-yellow)
Scientific Name
Magnolia acuminata
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Intolerant
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Moderate
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
30
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Fruit
Form
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.