Magnolia acuminata
cucumber-tree, mountain magnolia
Family
Magnoliaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
oblong, elliptic, obovate, ovate
Growth Form
tree
Flower Color
brown, green, yellow
Flower Petals
6
Flower Month
April, May, July, August
Height (meters)
25.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Animal Use
Many fruits fall to the ground with their seeds still enclosed and become forage for towhees and other ground-feeding birds, as well as small mammals.
Habitat
Rich, wooded slopes, stream banks, and uplands.
Plant Uses
The wood is light and soft, not strong but durable. It is used for furniture and cabinet-making, and sometimes for flooring.