The Stand Out Features of Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia
/Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty') is a cultivar of the Southern magnolia tree, renowned for its compact size, attractive foliage, and abundant creamy-white flowers.
Here are some of it's stand out features:
Fragrant Flowers: Like other Southern magnolias, Bracken's Brown Beauty produces large, creamy-white, fragrant flowers during the late spring to early summer. The flowers can be up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter and have a sweet, lemony fragrance that adds to their appeal.
The ones we have in the nursery look and smell spectacular! Here's a shot with Vic's hand for scale:
Smaller and more compact tree: Bracken's Brown Beauty is a smaller cultivar compared to typical Southern magnolia, making it suitable for smaller landscapes or urban settings where space is limited.
Foliage: Bracken's Brown Beauty's dark, leathery leaves is one of its distinguishing features. They have a glossy texture on the upper surface, while the underside is a rich, rusty-brown color, which gives the cultivar its name.
Adaptability: This cultivar is known for its adaptability to various soil types, from woodland conditions with well-drained acidic soils to urban conditions with compacted soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Maintenance: While Southern magnolias, in general, are low-maintenance once established, young trees may benefit from regular watering for the first year or two. Pruning should be minimal and focused on shaping the tree.
Overall, Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia is a popular choice for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Southern magnolias in a more compact and manageable size, without sacrificing the stunning flowers and foliage that make magnolias so beloved in landscapes.