Edith Bogue Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’) – 45 Gallon

Description

Edith Bogue Magnolia is one of the most cold-hardy Southern Magnolia selections, making it an excellent evergreen statement tree for central Missouri landscapes. This variety features large, glossy dark-green leaves with rich bronze undersides and produces fragrant, creamy-white blooms in late spring and early summer. It develops a dense, pyramidal form and provides year-round screening, structure, and elegance. A 45-gallon specimen offers immediate impact and establishes into a strong, long-lived focal point in the landscape.

Planting & Care Guide

🌱 Planting Instructions

• Dig a hole 2–3x wider than the root ball, no deeper than the root flare.

• Set tree with the root flare slightly above finished grade (½–1″).

• Backfill with native soil; avoid heavy peat-based amendments.

• Water thoroughly to settle soil.

• Apply 2–3″ mulch in a wide ring, keeping mulch pulled back from the trunk.

• Large 45-gallon trees should be staked for the first growing season if exposed to wind.

☀️ Sun Requirements

• Performs best in full sun to partial sun (6+ hours preferred).

• Tolerates some afternoon shade but will bloom more heavily with full sun.

💧 Water Needs

• First year: Deep water 1–2 times per week, especially during summer heat.
  (A 45-gallon tree may need 15–20 gallons per watering during establishment.)

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

• Once established, moderately drought tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering during extended dry periods.

🌿 Nutrition Needs

• Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring formulated for broadleaf evergreens.

• Magnolias prefer slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5).

• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce flowering.

• Maintain mulch to improve soil structure and moisture retention.