Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'

Description

Landscape Characteristics

Mature Size: 40' tall by 20' wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Form / Shape: Pyramidal, dense, oval Drought Tolerance: Moderate to high
Flower / Fruit: Fragrant, white flowers 6-8" wide; blooms May to September; Red berries in a large dry, hard, woody cone Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile, humus rich soil that is well-limed; tolerant of slightly acidic soil
Foliage: Alternate, simple, ovate to elliptical, medium to dark green with a heavy felted dark brown back in Summer; sheds old leaves in Fall Light: Full sun to partial shade; best growth and flower in full sun
Bark: Smooth, brownish gray matures to grayish black Pruning: In Spring before new growth begins to maintain size
  Uses: Large specimen, mass planted as hedge or screen, lawn tree

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