'Edith Bogue' Southern Magnolia

 I Planted an 'Edith Bogue' Southern Magnolia in Indianapolis, Indiana, in USDA Zone 5b/6a. "Edith Bogue" Magnolia is the most cold hardy Southern Magnolia variety. The regular Southern Magnolia is hardy to about -5 degrees Fahrenheit. (give or take) but the 'Edith Bogue' variety is hardy to a whopping -20 degrees Fahrenheit with only minimal winter damage. With Winter damage (even severe) the tree usually fully recovers by the next growing season with new growth, as it is a broadleaf evergreen. The leaves feel like a rubber or plastic. It's hard to argue that the Southern Magnolia has the best smelling flower. It is really popular in
air fresheners and perfumes. It typically flowers in
late Spring early Summer. In the deep south it may flower
as early as May, but Farther north expect sometime in
June. This tree adds a beautiful tropical feel year round!

NatureMan