Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia, also known as Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty', is a stunning evergreen tree that is native to the southeastern United States. Here's everything you need to know about it:
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Appearance: Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia is known for its large, glossy, dark green leaves with a velvety brown underside. The leaves have a leathery texture and can measure up to 8 inches long. The tree can grow up to 50-60 feet tall and has a pyramidal shape when young, gradually becoming more rounded with age.
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Flowers: This magnolia variety produces large, fragrant, creamy white flowers that can measure up to 8-10 inches in diameter. The flowers bloom in late spring to early summer and are a beautiful sight to behold. They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Southeast N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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30' - 50’
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Spread:
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15' - 30'
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Spacing:
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20’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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7 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular water in first year.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Daylily, Hydrangea, Camellia
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Magnolia grandiflora Brackens Brown Beauty 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS, Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' 01, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
