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Magnolia acuminata 'Patriot'
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Common name:
Patriot cucumber-tree magnolia
Family:
Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)
Distribution:
Species native to e. North America
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
A medium sized deciduous tree, 30-50' tall, conical in youth but nearly as wide as high when mature. A polyploid seedling selection with larger leaves and thicker twigs than typical. Flowers in May with yellow-green 2-3" flowers. Used in breeding programs. Plant only in the spring in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Kehr selection.
Links:
Magnolia Society- Cultivar Checklist
Locations
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MAG: CB12
(CB12)
• Accession: D2003-0659.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual