Common Name: cucumbertree
Scientific Name: Magnolia acuminata
Category: Historic tree
Comments: Robert E. Lee is said to have camped underneath this tree during the seige of Petersburg, 1864-65. This the second largest cucumbertree on record for Virginia. Located in front of Violet Bank Museum (Gen. R.E. Lee's headquarters from June 8-Nov. 1, 1864. News article in file (Richmond Times Dispatch, Oct. 26, 1975). News article in file (Richmond Times Dispatch, Oct. 26, 1975).
Nominator: David Martin
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Colonial Heights