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Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'
Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #06043
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Hosta (Hosta) |
| Care Instructions | Provide 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
| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | White |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Hosta (Hosta) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia produce flowers?
Late spring
Is Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia evergreen or deciduous?
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia?
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia is Easy Care.
Is Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia grow?
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia?
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia grows in an Pyramidal habit.
What color are Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia flowers?
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia?
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia?
Good companion plants for Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia include: Camellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Hosta (Hosta).
How do I care for Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia?
Provide 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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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.