 | Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata). Hardy, deciduous, North American treeDescription: Greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear with leaves in early spring. Cucumber-like fruits are green at first, and covered with purplish-red fruits in fall.Habit: Grows to 100 feet high but seldom over 40 feetCulture: Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, humus-rich soilHardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 8 This magnificent North American tree was first discovered in 1736 by Virginia's early botanist,... - Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata). |
