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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Cucumbertree is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameMagnolia acuminata
Janka hardness700 lbf
Average dried weight33 lb/ft³
Best fitGeneral utility lumber
Overview
Why choose Cucumbertree?
Cucumbertree is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Eastern United States. Common uses include general utility lumber, frames for upholstered furniture, interior trim, plywood and veneer.
Scientific nameMagnolia acuminata
DistributionEastern United States
ShrinkageRadial: 5.2%, Tangential: 8.8%, Volumetric: 13.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
DurabilityDecay resistance is rated non-durable to perishable, and insects can attack it.
Cucumbertree colour, grain, and figure
The very wide sapwood is creamy white to greyish. The heartwood is comparatively narrow, medium to dark brown, with occasional streaks in green, purple or black.
The grain is straight and the texture is fine and uniform. Luster is moderate.
Working notes
It is usually easy to work with hand and machine tools. Turning, gluing, staining and finishing all go well.
Serious reactions are rare, but members of the Magnolia genus are reported to bring on a runny nose and asthma-like symptoms.
Cucumbertree should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Cucumbertree
Best projects
Common uses include general utility lumber, frames for upholstered furniture, interior trim, plywood and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Cucumbertree from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Cucumbertree FAQ
What is Cucumbertree best used for?
Common uses include general utility lumber, frames for upholstered furniture, interior trim, plywood and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Cucumbertree beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Cucumbertree?
The buying section on this page links to any Cucumbertree Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.