Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty', is a slender, compact variety from South Carolina. It boasts large, fragrant white flowers (5-6 inches) that bloom from May to June, drawing in pollinators. Its attractive cone-like seedpods house striking red seeds, appealing to songbirds. The leaves are large, leathery, and dark green, with a brown underside adding richness.