Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'

Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #06043
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Lustrous, leathery foliage is rich, dark green above and cinnamon brown underneath. Large, 5 to 6 inch creamy white flowers are exotically fragrant. A hardier magnolia that transplants well and does not lose as many leaves as other varieties, and exhibits better cold tolerance than others. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water deeply when dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 30 to 50 ft. tall, 15 to 30 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Hosta (Hosta)
Care InstructionsProvide deep, nutrient rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce watering frequency; best with regular moisture, but will tolerate brief periods of drought. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.
Details
Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Hosta (Hosta)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide deep, nutrient rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce watering frequency; best with regular moisture, but will tolerate brief periods of drought. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.

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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.