45+ Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia Size. Although 'bracken's brown beauty' is winter hardy to usda zone 5b, it is still probably best sited in a protected location in the st. It will enhance your garden all year round.
Its glossy dark green leaves.
'bracken's brown beauty' has the oblong, leathery textured leaves which southern magnolia is known for. It is a compact magnolia that will typically grow to be 30 feet tall with a dense, narrow oval crown. Dark green leaves with an excellent brown back. In the spring and 'bracken's brown beauty' produces large, creamy white, fragrant saucer shaped flowers.