Magnolia Bracken’s Brown Beauty
Magnolia Bracken’s Brown Beauty October 2025
A Reliable, Evergreen Magnolia for Premium Landscapes
At Triangle Nursery, we’re proud to offer the Magnolia Bracken’s Brown Beauty - one of the most dependable and visually striking evergreen Magnolia cultivars available today. Its compact form, exceptional cold tolerance, and signature two-toned foliage make it a top choice among landscape professionals across the country.
Whether you’re sourcing for residential builds, large commercial projects, or municipal plantings, this variety delivers both performance and curb appeal year-round.
Proven Performer for Landscapers
The Bracken’s Brown Beauty (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’) is a refined selection of the classic Southern Magnolia. Its dense, upright, pyramidal form and evergreen foliage make it ideal for both specimen plantings and structured screens.
Leaves feature a rick, glossy green top with a velvety bronze underside, giving the canopy a warm, dimensional texture that looks excellent in all seasons. In late spring and summer, large creamy-white blooms add dramatic color and fragrance, creating a timeless statement tree suitable for any region.
Key Features
Maturity Size: 30’-50’ tall x 15’-25’ wide
Blooms: Large, fragrant white flowers (late spring - summer)
Foliage: Evergreen; dark green above, coppery brown beneath
Cold Hardy: Performs reliably in Zones 5-9
Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established
Form: Dense, upright, symmetrical
Growing and Site Requirements
Sun Exposure - Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference - Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Growth Rate - Moderate
Best Uses - Privacy screens, specimen trees, avenue plantings, and commercial landscapes
Space Recommendation - 10-15 feet apart for screening
Landscape Value
The Bracken’s Brown Beauty’s versatility makes it a consistent favorite for:
High-end residential landscapes
Commercial developments and office parks
Institutional plantings (schools, campuses, hospitals)
Municipal and streetscape projects
Its adaptability and year-round foliage structure provide immediate impact and lasting value for professional landscape installations.
Availability at Triangle Nursery
We grow and support Magnolia Bracken’s Brown Beauty in multiple sizes to meet your project needs:
2’ B&B
3’ B&B
4’ B&B
5’ B&B
6’ B&B
8’ B&B
Please contact us for current inventory and wholesale pricing.
Care and Maintenance
For the best results:
Water: Keep newly planted trees consistently moist during establishment.
Mulch: Apple a 2”-3”
Prune: Minimal pruning required - only to shape or remove damaged branches.
Fertilize: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilize in early spring.
Once established, Bracken’s Brown Beauty requires little maintenance, making it a reliable choice for long-term installations.
Why choose Triangle Nursery?
As one of Middle Tennessee’s premier wholesale growers, Triangle Nursery is committed to providing top-quality plant material to landscape professionals nationwide. Our trees are grown with care and consistency to ensure strong root systems, uniform structure, and dependable performance in the field.
We take pride in offering the Magnolia Bracken’s Brown Beauty as part of our line-up of proven landscape staples - grown for strength, beauty, and longevity.
Order or Request Availability
To check current stock or request a quote for your upcoming project, contact us today!
Phone: 931.668.8022
Email: trianglenurserytn@gmail.com
Availability Form: Access our current Availability here!
