Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

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Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

Post by wxman » Wed May 01, 2013 5:51 pm

I had the local garden center order me in a 15 gallon Edith Bogue as they normally aren't carried up here. Tag on the plant says Zone 5+ so hopefully with some light protection the next few winters this will establish nicely. Planted it yesterday.

What's the best way to prune this so I can get it into tree form as quick as possible?

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Post by TimMAz6 » Wed May 01, 2013 6:38 pm

great looking EB specimen! I hope this one does better than the others you've tested. 8)
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Post by wxman » Wed May 01, 2013 6:43 pm

Thanks Tim.

What do you think about my '24 below'? Here is how it looks as of today.

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Post by TimMAz6 » Wed May 01, 2013 6:45 pm

Hi Tim,

your -24 below looks OK. Do you think it's OK? I'm sure it will take another month before you see progress with -24 since mags are on the slow side. Keep us updated. :wink:
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Post by wxman » Wed May 01, 2013 6:47 pm

TimMAz6 wrote:Hi Tim,

your -24 below looks OK. Do you think it's OK? I'm sure it will take another month before you see progress with -24 since mags are on the slow side. Keep us updated. :wink:
I think its ok. At least the stems aren't turning black like they did on my other Edith Bogue last year.
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Post by sidpook » Thu May 02, 2013 3:38 am

nice!! Love them. Do you even need to protect it? No one protects them here and everyone has them all over the place. Even the juvies are unprotected. Once in a while they may get some leaf burn but that's i. They get huge!!!!!!
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Post by sidpook » Thu May 02, 2013 3:45 am

nice!! Love them. Do you even need to protect it? No one protects them here and everyone has them all over the place. Even the juvies are unprotected. Once in a while they may get some leaf burn but that's i. They get huge!!!!!!
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Post by seedscanada » Thu May 02, 2013 7:54 am

Before assaulting your new plant (by pruning it), allow it to get established. Begin shaping it this time next year, or you risk the fate of your last one. Avoid trauma if at all possible. Nice tree.
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Post by cuja1 » Thu May 02, 2013 11:01 am

I've sprayed mine with wilt proof so far the first 2 winters. It's only had to weather a zone 7b and 7a winter so far though. My E.B. was about the size of yours when I planted it. Being a larger size should probably help make it through the winter as well.
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Post by GlennKing » Thu May 02, 2013 2:05 pm

wow thats a very nice one!!! Steins really pulled through for ya! :shock:
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