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Magnolia grandiflora

'Bracken's Brown Beauty'


Bracken’s Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia




Origin:  Originated at Ray Bracken Nursery, South Carolina, United States of America.
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
grandiflora
Cultivar
'Bracken's Brown Beauty'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5b - 10a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 to -5
Temperature (°F)
-20 -
Height
9-12 m
Spread
4-6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugust
Landscape
Shade tree or flowering tree and focal plant.
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
Evergreen leaves are oblong, elliptical, leathery and shiny. The grow 12 - 20 cm and the underside is fuzzy and rusty red with pinnate veins.
Flower Description
The waxy, fragrant flowers are creamy white and are 12 - 15 cm long and cup-shaped.
Fruit Description
The cone shaped fruit is brownish red, 5 - 6 cm long and filled with fuzzy, red seeds.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Propagated from semi-hard to hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to maintain cultivar characteristics.
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