Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken Brown Beauty'

Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’ (Southern Magnolia) is a dense, evergreen tree with a narrow pyramidal to pyramidal-oval habit, featuring glossy dark green leaves with rich brown undersides and large, fragrant creamy white flowers from late spring into summer. It is valued for its handsome foliage, strong form, and better cold hardiness than many Southern magnolias.

Type: Tree (Evergreen)
Mature Size: 15–25' W × 20–30' H
USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Form: Dense, narrow pyramidal to pyramidal-oval

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Moist, organically rich, well-drained soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring through summer; main flush in late spring with sparse continued bloom through summer

Wildlife: Bees, birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent as a specimen, screen, lawn tree, or evergreen accent. Its smaller leaves, compact habit, and reliable hardiness make it a strong choice where the species may be too large or less dependable.

Care:
Plant in a protected site with well-drained soil and room to mature. Water regularly while establishing, mulch the root zone, and prune only as needed to shape when young or remove damaged branches. Avoid prolonged drought and poorly drained sites. 

Plant type

Evergreen Tree

Height

20-30'

Width

15-25'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Fall, Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich, Slightly Acidic

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Narrow Pyramidal, Oval

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No