Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance' (Sundance Magnolia, Sundance Cucumber Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | acuminata x denudata |
| Cultivar | 'Sundance' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, New York, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Height | 5-8 m |
| Spread | 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Commonly used as a specimen plant or used for the bright colour. |
| Propagation | Propagated by cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers rich, organic soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | The small yellow buds are covered in moss-like fur. |
| Leaf Description | The oval leaves are green and 15-20 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The tulip-shaped flowers but as they mature they open up into a saucer shape. They are bright yellow and 20 cm across. |
Photographs
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', bark. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.