EDITH BOGUE SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA
Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

usda plant hardiness zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-12, 14-24 [western states]
mature height: 40'+
Enjoy EDITH BOGUE MAGNOLIAS for their... exceptional cold hardiness, legendary fragrant late spring to early summer white flowers, compact pyramidal growth habit, care-free nature, showy bright red autumn seeds
plant family: Magnoliaceae: Magnolia Family . The genus Magnolia was named in honor of Pierre Magnol (1638-1715), a renowned botanist from Montpellier, France and physician to King Louis XIV.
origin: A selection from the garden of Mrs. Edith A. Bogue in Montclair, New Jersey . Propagated by Mr. Harry Deverman, Clifton, NJ
growth habit: distinctly narrow, dense, columnar, faster than average growth rate
flower: typical of species, creamy white, 8-10" wide, intensely fragrant (clove-scented to lemon-scented), cup-shaped, flowers freely from a young age, removal of seed heads will encourage more growth and flowering
foliage: evergreen, simple, narrow, lustrous dark green, glossy, leathery, highly visible coppery-brown (rusty) undersides: indumentum
preferences: sun to partial shade, moist, fertile, acid, well-drained soils, protection from wind, known to tolerate a wide variety of soil types, appreciates an occasional deep watering during dry periods, a layer of mulch to keep roots cool, and being fertilized in early spring
excellent choice for: specimen accent tree, smaller gardens, narrow spaces, hedges, screens, for nosy neighbors, espalier, low-maintenance care-free landscaping, cold climate gardening, low desert gardening, urban gardening, xeriscaping, cut and dried flowers, interior floral arrangements
accolades: State flower of Louisiana + Mississippi
also responds to: Bogue Magnolia, Miss Bogue Magnolia, Miss Edith Bogue Magnolia
shipping size: Premium One Gallon Plant