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Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia - 5 Gallon
SKU:
1827060
UPC:
753768085757
$99.99
- Iconic evergreen with glossy dark green leaves and cinnamon‑brown undersides for year‑round contrast.
- Large, creamy white, exotically fragrant blooms (≈5–6″) in late spring, with sporadic summer flowers.
- Handsome, upright pyramidal form; moderate growth to ~30–50 ft. tall × ~15–30 ft. wide.
- Tough landscape performer—coastal and road‑salt tolerant; generally deer and rabbit resistant.
Bracken’s Brown Beauty Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’) blends classic Southern charm with modern durability. Its lustrous, bi‑color foliage stays full and elegant all year, while late‑spring flowers perfume the garden with rich, creamy fragrance. A reliable evergreen specimen or screen, it thrives in full sun and deep, well‑drained, nutrient‑rich soil. Once established, it needs only occasional deep watering—delivering structural presence, bloom power, and low‑maintenance polish for decades.
Plant Description
Broadleaf evergreen magnolia with a dense, upright pyramidal habit and strong branching. Foliage is rich, dark green above with a distinctive cinnamon‑brown felt beneath, creating a refined two‑tone effect year‑round.
Flowers & Fragrance
Large, creamy white, cup‑shaped flowers about 5–6 inches across open in late spring and are exotically fragrant; occasional blooms may follow into summer for extended interest.
Bloom Time
Late spring main bloom, with sporadic rebloom possible in warm seasons.
Foliage
Leathery, lustrous leaves retain a dark green sheen on top and a warm cinnamon‑brown underside—signature contrast that elevates foundation plantings and formal designs.
Sun Requirements
Full sun exposure promotes dense growth and best flowering performance.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first few seasons to establish; once established, water deeply when soil begins to dry—generally tolerant of brief dry periods.
Soil Requirements
Provide deep, nutrient‑rich, well‑drained soil. Maintain an organic mulch ring to conserve moisture and protect the shallow root zone; avoid prolonged soggy conditions.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth; typically reaches about 30–50 ft. tall and 15–30 ft. wide, scaling well for residential lots and estate plantings alike.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9; noted for better cold tolerance and transplant performance than many other Southern magnolias.
Special Features
Evergreen structure; fragrant, showy blooms; coastal and road‑salt tolerance; generally deer and rabbit resistant; suitable for sites with periodic excess moisture.
Landscape Uses
Superb specimen or anchor tree; elegant evergreen screen along property lines; classic partner to camellias, hydrangeas, and viburnums in mixed shrub borders.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Feed in early spring. After establishment, shift to deep, occasional irrigation. Minimal pruning needed—remove only damaged or crossing limbs after flowering.
- Iconic evergreen with glossy dark green leaves and cinnamon‑brown undersides for year‑round contrast.
- Large, creamy white, exotically fragrant blooms (≈5–6″) in late spring, with sporadic summer flowers.
- Handsome, upright pyramidal form; moderate growth to ~30–50 ft. tall × ~15–30 ft. wide.
- Tough landscape performer—coastal and road‑salt tolerant; generally deer and rabbit resistant.
Bracken’s Brown Beauty Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’) blends classic Southern charm with modern durability. Its lustrous, bi‑color foliage stays full and elegant all year, while late‑spring flowers perfume the garden with rich, creamy fragrance. A reliable evergreen specimen or screen, it thrives in full sun and deep, well‑drained, nutrient‑rich soil. Once established, it needs only occasional deep watering—delivering structural presence, bloom power, and low‑maintenance polish for decades.
Plant Description
Broadleaf evergreen magnolia with a dense, upright pyramidal habit and strong branching. Foliage is rich, dark green above with a distinctive cinnamon‑brown felt beneath, creating a refined two‑tone effect year‑round.
Flowers & Fragrance
Large, creamy white, cup‑shaped flowers about 5–6 inches across open in late spring and are exotically fragrant; occasional blooms may follow into summer for extended interest.
Bloom Time
Late spring main bloom, with sporadic rebloom possible in warm seasons.
Foliage
Leathery, lustrous leaves retain a dark green sheen on top and a warm cinnamon‑brown underside—signature contrast that elevates foundation plantings and formal designs.
Sun Requirements
Full sun exposure promotes dense growth and best flowering performance.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first few seasons to establish; once established, water deeply when soil begins to dry—generally tolerant of brief dry periods.
Soil Requirements
Provide deep, nutrient‑rich, well‑drained soil. Maintain an organic mulch ring to conserve moisture and protect the shallow root zone; avoid prolonged soggy conditions.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth; typically reaches about 30–50 ft. tall and 15–30 ft. wide, scaling well for residential lots and estate plantings alike.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9; noted for better cold tolerance and transplant performance than many other Southern magnolias.
Special Features
Evergreen structure; fragrant, showy blooms; coastal and road‑salt tolerance; generally deer and rabbit resistant; suitable for sites with periodic excess moisture.
Landscape Uses
Superb specimen or anchor tree; elegant evergreen screen along property lines; classic partner to camellias, hydrangeas, and viburnums in mixed shrub borders.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Feed in early spring. After establishment, shift to deep, occasional irrigation. Minimal pruning needed—remove only damaged or crossing limbs after flowering.
