Edith Bogue Magnolia Tree
Even in full sun the foliage canopy is somewhat open.
Edith bogue magnolia tree. There are no sidewalks on my block and i am using the magnolia grandiflora as street trees. Trees such as edith bogue magnolia grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well balanced extended release fertilizer such as espoma tree tone. Edith bogue magnolia is a beautiful tree and choosing it makes you look smart. Zones 6 9.
Oh the joys of planting a magnolia. Each tree can become a valuable living piece of art with careful attention to finding their best side. What kind of plant is it. Fertilize edith bogue magnolia again 6 to 8 weeks later to encourage denser foliage or faster growth of young trees.
In shade it s. Upright taller than wide. This makes it suitable for planting as far north as usda zone 5b but it also takes the heat farther south. It grows into a pyramidal shaped tree about 40 to 60 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide.
The original edith bogue is in montclair nj a few miles from my home and continues to do will at 92 plus years of age. Full to the ground unless limbed up. The original seedling of this tree was purchased in 1917 from a nursery in florida by edith bogue of montclair new jersey. Over time this cultivar will grow to 60 by 30 wide.
The species is generally hardy in u s. Blanchard and edith bogue magnolias are both varieties of southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora. Magnolia grandiflora edith bogue common name edith bogue southern magnolia. Lemon scented white flowers to 12 diameter bloom in early summer.
Magnoliaceae the magnolia family. How to use edith bogue magnolia in the landscape. Suitable for usda plant hardiness zones 6 to 9 this tree will grow well through the magnolia s traditional range but can also thrive further north in locations like saint louis where most magnolias would. The magnolia is a southern tree that does best in warm humid climates but the distinguishing feature of edith bogue is that it handles colder winters better than most other varieties.
Edith bogue magnolia magnolia grandiflora edith bogue a cultivar of the common southern magnolia features a pyramidal shape and is most enjoyable in summer when its fragrant white blooms. Sieboldii page 3 of 5 get facts on pruning and fetilizing the magnolia plant on page 4. Dd blanchard magnolia vs. Edith bogue is probably the most cold hardy selection and reputed to survive temps well below zero with no damage.