Magnolia acuminata
Owner: Long Point Region Conservation Authority
Nominator: Norfolk Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST)
Height: 34.6 m (113.5 ft)
Diameter: 82.99 cm (32.7 in)
Circumference: 260.6 cm (102.6 in)
Description
The Cucumber Magnolia is also known as cucumber tree, yellow-flower magnolia and mountain magnolia. It is the most widespread and hardiest of the eight native magnolia species in the United States, and the only magnolia native to Canada. It is widely distributed but never abundant, and in Canada can only be found in a few locations in southern Ontario. This species prefers rich, well-drained soils that are moist and deep. It can be found scattered as a minor component in oak-hickory forests. This tree gets its name from its fruit, a green cucumber-shaped cone that ripens in late August or September. It is a valuable forest and shade tree, highly desirable for ornamental planting because of the showy flowers, fruits, and attractive foliage and bark. It is a Species At Risk in Ontario and for more information please read the MNR’s Recovery Strategy MNR’s Recovery Strategy document. (Source: Silvics of North America )
Cucumber Magnolia fruit
(Source: Wikipedia )
