Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000923
11/12/99

Magnolia acuminata--Cucumber Tree


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 60 ft Spread: 60 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: White

Comments: This magnolia often forms a single stem more
readily than other species of the genus. The large, dark
green, leaves give the plant a coarse texture. The
flowers are produced in late spring and may not be
produced until the tree is fairly old. The common name
refers to the pinkish, 3-inch fruit borne in late summer.

Cultivars:
'Butterflies' - Light yellow flowers are produced on
plants 18 feet tall.
x 'Elizabeth' - This hybrid has yellow flowers and will
reach a height of 30 feet (Vis. 1).
'Koban Dori' - Pale yellow flowers, trees about 20 feet
tall.
'Gold Star' - The 40-foot trees produced yellow
flowers. The new foliage is bronzed until summer.
'Golden Glow' - The bright yellow flowers are produced
in late spring on plants that can be 40 feet tall.
'Goldfinch' - Yellow flowers are produced before the
leaves appear. The trees reach a height of 30 feet.
x 'Sundance' - Large, yellow flowers, trees fairly cold
tolerant.
x 'Yellow Bird' - A 40-foot tree produces yellow, tulip-
shaped flowers.
'Yellow Fever' - The 40-foot tall tree produces large,
yellow flowers.
x 'Yellow Lantern' - Clear, lemon yellow flowers.

References for Cultivars: Wayside Gardens 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997, Ray
Wiegand's Nursery 1997, Select Plus International Nursery
1999.


Go To Top of File        Michigan State University Extension Home Page        Main Page for this Data Base        MNLA Web Site
This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company. This file was generated from data base ZZ on 01/19/00. Data base ZZ was last revised on 11/12/99. For more information about this data base or its contents please contact heatley@msue.msu.edu . Please read our disclaimer for important information about using our site.