The Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia Tree is a premier choice for the Houston metro area, offering a more compact and dense habit than the standard species. This 30-gallon (30G) specimen is highly heat-tolerant and thrives in our heavy clay soils when provided with proper drainage. Its glossy, deep green leaves feature a characteristic velvety brown underside, and it produces massive, lemon-scented white flowers throughout the summer that are a staple of Southern landscapes.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height x Width
30-50' Height x 15-25' Width
Water
Moderate; requires regular watering to establish, but becomes moderately drought-tolerant. Avoid areas with standing water.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins.
Pruning
Minimal; remove lower branches only if a "clear trunk" look is desired, and prune after the summer blooming cycle if needed.
The Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia Tree is a premier choice for the Houston metro area, offering a more compact and dense habit than the standard species. This 30-gallon (30G) specimen is highly heat-tolerant and thrives in our heavy clay soils when provided with proper drainage. Its glossy, deep green leaves feature a characteristic velvety brown underside, and it produces massive, lemon-scented white flowers throughout the summer that are a staple of Southern landscapes.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height x Width
30-50' Height x 15-25' Width
Water
Moderate; requires regular watering to establish, but becomes moderately drought-tolerant. Avoid areas with standing water.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins.
Pruning
Minimal; remove lower branches only if a "clear trunk" look is desired, and prune after the summer blooming cycle if needed.
