Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' is a stunning Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its compact size, dark green foliage, and fragrant white blooms. This evergreen tree typically reaches about 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide, making it ideal for screening or as a focal point in larger landscapes. The leaves are leathery, glossy dark green on top with a rich brown underside, while the flowers, 8–12 inches in diameter, appear in late spring and continue to bloom sporadically into summer. The plant thrives in wet, acidic soils and tolerates heat, making it suitable for USDA zones 6 through 10. It is a medium‑growing tree that adapts well to both full sun and partial shade.

Features

• Evergreen
• Flowering
• Screening
• Large size
• Wet soil tolerant
• Acidic soil tolerant
• Heat tolerant
• Medium growth rate
• Compact size
• Fragrant white flowers
• Dark green leaves with brown underside

Specifications

• Hardiness: USDA 6-10
• Mature Size: 40' tall by 25' wide
• Flower Diameter: 8-12 inches
• Leaf Length: up to 7 inches
• Growth Rate: Medium