Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'
Overview
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia is a magnificent sight for sore eyes. This stunning plant species is renowned for its captivating blooms with stunningly brown tinted petals that sprawl gracefully around its green foliage. The Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia also prides itself on its sturdy branches and drought resistant properties. It grows best in warm climates and will create a majestic environment that blooms magnificently throughout the year. This species is also particularly low maintenance, requiring minimal effort to keep its beauty intact. All in all, this breathtaking plant is truly a sight to behold.
Care Guide
Watering
For optimum health and growth, Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia should be watered about once every 7-10 days during the spring and summer months, while waterings can be cut back to once every 10-14 days during fall and winter. When watering, it is important to thoroughly soak the soil and check for proper drainage to make sure the plant is not standing in water. During periods of extreme heat or drought, it may require more frequent watering. In general, take care not to over water, as this can cause fungal problems as well as inadequate aeration in the soil.
Light
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia prefers full sun to partial shade, with at least 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. During the growing season, from spring to fall, the plant should receive full morning sun and filtered afternoon sun. In areas of intense heat or where the summer sun is very strong, some afternoon shade may be beneficial. In the winter, a location that receives morning sun will help to protect the plant from freezing temperatures.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-6.
Pruning
The best time to prune Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia is in early spring. Select any dead, diseased, or crossed branches from the tree, trim them at a bud, and remove them. You can then thin out any branches that appear to be growing too densely or rubbing together. To maintain size and shape, prune out branches that have grown taller than the desired height or width and shrub shape. Finally, it's important to prune away any sucker growth that is appearing from the base or root of the tree. Pruning should only be done to maintain overall shape and to remove diseased or damaged branches - not to achieve a particular size or look.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Diptera - true flies, Leaf miner insect, Stem borer insects.
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