Relatively hardy cultivar able to withstand winter temperatures down to -25°C in Europe and down to almost -30°C in North America. Named after a garden owner from New Jersey, USA. Mother tree of this cultivar was the only Southern magnolia in the garden that survived extremely severe winter. It has large leathery leaves and big, white, fragrant flowers. The branches are able to withstand snow weight during snowy winter.
Botanical name: Magnolia grandiflora "Edith Bogue".
Other names: Edith Bogue magnolia.
Habit: pyramidal tree (upright while young).
Height: 5-7m.
Hardiness: USDA zone 6b in Europe, 6a in North America.
Flowering time: June - July.
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