🌸 Magnolia – Bracken’s Brown Beauty

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’

Bracken’s Brown Beauty Magnolia is a compact, cold-hardy Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its glossy green leaves with rich, velvety brown undersides. Known for its large, fragrant white blooms and elegant pyramidal form, it offers year-round beauty and classic Southern charm. Perfect for Central Florida landscapes, this magnolia is more compact and manageable than standard varieties.

🌸 Foliage & Form

• Foliage: Dark green, glossy leaves with copper-brown undersides

• Flowers: Large, fragrant, creamy white blooms in spring and summer

• Form: Upright, pyramidal, dense habit

• Habit: Evergreen with year-round interest

🌱 Plant Details

• Type: Evergreen ornamental tree

• Mature Size: 25–30 ft. tall × 15–20 ft. wide

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, and dense

• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates sandy Florida soils

• Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–10

• Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to shape if needed

🌟 Why We Love It

• Stunning fragrant white flowers that bloom even when young

• Compact size makes it easier to fit into smaller landscapes

• Evergreen leaves with rich brown undersides for year-round contrast

• Classic Southern Magnolia look with improved manageability

🌼 Landscape Uses

• Specimen tree in front or back yards

• Elegant accent near patios or entryways

• Evergreen screen or privacy planting

• Mixed plantings for year-round interest

⚠️ Plant Notes

• Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture

• May drop older leaves seasonally — normal for magnolias

• Allow room for spreading roots and canopy growth

• Benefits from deep watering during dry periods

✅ Level To Leaf Tip: Choose Bracken’s Brown Beauty when you want all the grandeur of a Southern Magnolia in a more compact, low-maintenance package — perfect for residential landscapes in Central Florida.