Enjoy BANANA SHRUBS and trees for their...

. legendary banana-scented spring flowers >>> creamy yellow + abundant
. lustrous year-round foliage >>> attractive + rich green + leathery
. upright multi-stemmed habit >>> dense growth to 10-15' [tree-like with age]
. eco-friendly nature >>> considered pest-free + easygoing + drought tolerant
. versatility >>> standalone garden accent + fragrant privacy screens
. enduring popularity >>> magnolias are long-lived + old-fashioned heirloom plants

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | considered winter hardy to 5° F (-15°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 9, 14-24, 26-29, 31 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + neutral to slightly acid + well-drained

Botanical Name: Michelia figo | Magnolia fuscata
Plant Family: Magnoliaceae - Magnolia Family
Plant Origin/Magnolia Nursery Cultivar: Western China
Banana Shrub was introduced in the United States in the late 1700's and is considered one of the South's best old-fashioned heirlooms shrubs. The genus Michelia was named in 1737 in honor of Pietro Antonio Micheli (1679-1737) the renowned Italian botanist and author. Please do not be alarmed at Banana Shrub's lack of leaves when receiving them during the winter months. It's natural for them, and many other Southern broadleaf evergreens, to drop their oldest leaves (the ones located farthest from their branch tips) at this time of the year.
a.k.a: Banana Magnolia Shrub, Banana Magnolia Tree
Related Magnolia Shrubs/Trees for sale: Oriental Magnolias, Pink Stardust Magnolia, Royal Star Magnolia Shrub, Little Gem Magnolia Tree

How to grow Banana Magnolia Shrubs:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize in early spring [use organic fertilizers for increased plant and soil health]
. Prune after flowering if needed [blooms on previous year's growth + usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow Banana Shrubs in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Banana Shrub's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living plant gifts that impress.

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