Overview
Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' is a bushy tree in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 10.0 m tall. Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the Southeastern United States coastal plain, from Virginia to central Florida, and west to East Texas. Reaching 27.5 m (90 ft) in height, it is a large, striking evergreen tree, with large, dark-green leaves up to 20 cm long and 12 cm wide, and large, white, fragrant flowers up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter.
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About the genus
Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 to 340 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. The natural range of Magnolia species is disjunct, with a main center in east, south and southeast Asia and a secondary center in South America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in eastern North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Magnolia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 10.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Horse chestnut scale, Capsid bug
- Disease resistance
- Coral spot, Phytophthora, Grey moulds, Honey fungus, Virus, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty'?
Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' need?
Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' grow?
Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' reaches a height of 10.0 m.
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Magnolia grandiflora 'BrackenBrownBeauty'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings.
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