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', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-acuminata-x-denudata-Sundance-cc-frm.jpg)
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.](photos/Magnolia-acuminata-x-denudata-Sundance-cc-flw.jpg)
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', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-acuminata-x-denudata-Sundance-cc-flw-2.jpg)
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', bark. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-acuminata-x-denudata-Sundance-cc-brk.jpg)
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.](photos/Magnolia-acuminata-x-denudata-Sundance-cc-bd.jpg)
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', bud. 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.](photos/Magnolia-acuminata-x-denudata-Sundance-cc-bd-2.jpg)
Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Sundance', bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.