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'Bracken's Brown Beauty' Magnolia
Our Take
No tree is more quintessentially Southern than the Magnolia. Use this plant for beauty, for screening and for cuttings and arrangements along the way.
Sun Exposure Requirements
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees prefer full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade. They are hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Rate of Growth
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees grow at a moderate rate, reaching heights of 25-30 feet and widths of 15-20 feet in 20-30 years. They typically grow 1-2 feet per year in height and 1-2 feet per year in width.
Why Plant a Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia Tree?
There are many reasons why someone might want to plant a Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia tree. Here are a few of the most common reasons:
- Large, fragrant flowers: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia produces large, creamy white flowers that are fragrant. The flowers bloom in the spring and early summer.
- Glossy green foliage: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia has glossy, green foliage that provides shade in the summer. The foliage turns a beautiful brown color in the fall.
- Compact growth habit: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia has a compact growth habit, making it a great choice for small yards or patios.
- Specimen tree: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia can be used as a specimen tree in a large yard or as a focal point in a smaller yard.
- Screen or hedge: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia can be used to create a screen or hedge.
If you are looking for a beautiful, fragrant tree with a variety of benefits, then a Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia tree is a great option for your yard.
Here are some additional details about Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees:
- Size: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees can grow up to 25-30 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide.
- Sunlight: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees prefer full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees prefer well-drained soil.
- Pests and diseases: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees are relatively resistant to pests and diseases.
- Hardiness zone: Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia trees are hardy in USDA zones 6-9.