Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue' is a broadleaf evergreen magnolia prized for its extremely fragrant, showy flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This cultivar is notably cold-hardy compared to many other M. grandiflora selections, reliably thriving in Zones 7-9 and surviving in protected Zone 6 locations. Growing to 40-60 feet tall with a pyramidal to rounded crown, it blooms from May through July with large, heavily scented white flowers, followed by showy red fruit. The leathery evergreen leaves, reaching up to 10 inches long, remain ornamental year-round, making this a magnificent specimen tree for gardens with room to accommodate its substantial mature size.
Partial Sun
Moderate
6-9
720in H x 360in W
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Moderate
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Extremely fragrant flowers arriving in late spring set 'Edith Bogue' apart from many ornamental trees; you can often smell them before you see them. The evergreen canopy provides structure through winter, while the glossy, dark green foliage catches light beautifully. Unlike some M. grandiflora cultivars, this selection pushes cold hardiness further north into Zone 6, opening possibilities for gardeners in cooler regions willing to provide protected placement. The showy red fruit that follows flowering extends the ornamental season well beyond the bloom period.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue' serves as an exceptional flowering tree for estates, botanical gardens, and large residential landscapes where its substantial mature size can be fully appreciated. Its combination of year-round evergreen foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and ornamental fruit makes it valued as a specimen planting, though it occasionally appears in foundation plantings for grand homes or institutional grounds.
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