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Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

Edith Bogue Bull Bay or Southern Ma

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Information by:         Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

Description

Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue' is an evergreen tree that can reach 40' tall. It is particularly suited for cold winters as it is cold hardy. This tree is broadly conical with dark green, leathery, glossy leaves that can reach 8" long. Undersides are rust colored and hairy. Large fragrant flowers are cup-shaped and creamy white with 9-10 petals up to 10" across. This tree is drought, heat and pollution tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Bronze, Brown, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Container, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.