‘Edith Bogue’ Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Tree
Height at Maturity: 40-60′
Width at Maturity: 20-30′
Spacing: 15′ for solid hedge; 35’+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Rounded Pyramidal, Dense, Upright
Flower Color: White
Flower Size: Large, 10-12″
Flowering Period: Summer
Flower Type: Single
Fragrant Flowers: Yes – extremely fragrant!
Foliage Color: Dark Green, Copper-orange undersides on new leaves
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 4.5 – 7.5 (Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention, Birds
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Insect
Description
Noted for its superior cold hardiness to USDA Zone 6a, ‘Edith Bogue’ is a magnificent evergreen Southern Magnolia cultivar that northerners can enjoy! As with her cousins, she features extremely large cup-shaped white flowers up to 12 inches across that will fill a front or backyard with heavenly lemony aroma. All grown up, Edith Bogue can grow from 40 to 60 feet tall and half as wide over time, so leave her some room to grow.
The original seedling of this tree was purchased way back in 1917 from a nursery in Florida by Edith Bogue of Montclair, New Jersey. It has stood the test of time ever since as one of if not the cold hardiest of the evergreen Magnolia grandiflora cultivars.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in an upright pyramidal form 40 to 60 feet in height and 20 to 30 feet wide, the Edith Bogue Magnolia is ideal for use as a focal point specimen, in groupings, or in tall privacy screen plantings. Also useful to frame the corners of tall homes and other buildings. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, white theme gardens, bird and wildlife gardens, and cut flower and cottage gardens.
Spacing: 15 feet apart for privacy screens; 35 feet or more apart for space between trees
See: Privacy Screen Planting Tips & Instructions
Growing Preferences
The Edith Bogue Magnolia is very easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil of average or better fertility, preferring one that is rich in organic matter. Grows well in full sun or part shade. At least 4 hours of direct sunlight or all-day filtered sun is suggested.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, prune, feed and water Southern Magnolia trees.
How To Plant & Care For Southern Magnolia Trees
Privacy Screen Design Planting Tips & Instructions
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