Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

Edith Bogue Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’ (Edith Bogue Southern Magnolia) is a broadleaf evergreen tree with a dense, upright pyramidal to narrowly oval habit. It features large, glossy dark green leaves with warm brown undersides and produces huge, fragrant creamy white flowers from late spring into early summer, often with lighter repeat bloom later in summer. This cultivar is especially valued for its exceptional cold hardiness for a Southern magnolia and its strong year-round presence.

Type: Tree (Evergreen)
Mature Size: 20–30' W × 40–60' H
USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Form: Dense, upright pyramidal to narrowly oval

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring to early summer; main flush 2–4 weeks, often with lighter repeat bloom in summer

Wildlife: Bees, birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent as a specimen, evergreen screen, lawn tree, or year-round focal point. Its narrower habit and better cold tolerance make it a strong choice where standard Southern magnolias may struggle. The glossy foliage and large fragrant flowers give it a bold, classic Southern look.

Care:
Plant in a sheltered site with well-drained soil and room to mature. Water regularly while establishing, then during extended dry periods. Mulch the root zone to keep roots cool and moist. Prune only as needed to shape when young or remove damaged branches.

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

40-60'

Width

20-30'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich, Slightly Acidic

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Dense, Narrow Upright, Oval, Pyramidal

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No