Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'
Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #06043
| 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water deeply when dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 30 to 50 ft. tall, 15 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| 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 |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Hosta (Hosta) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Ted Lare Design 2701 Cumming Ave.
Cumming, Iowa 50061 -
Earl May Garden Center 7701 S.e. Bloomfield Road
Des Moines, Iowa 50320 -
Earl May Garden Center 1845 - 22nd St.
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
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