Cucumbertree Magnolia

Cucumbertree Magnolia leavesCucumbertree Magnolia
(Magnolia acuminata)

Tree on west side of granite steps, north side of Memorial Union

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  • Native range New York to Georgia; largest trees in southern Appalachian Mountains; hardiest of the eight native magnolia species in the U.S.
  • Genus name honors Pierre Magnol, French botanist (1638–1715).
  • Named for cucumber-like fruit that comes after the attractive tulip-like flowers.
  • Planted as ornamental in Maine because of beauty of flowers, fruit and foliage.