Michelia figo [Magnolia fuscata]

Enjoy BANANA MAGNOLIAS for their ...

. sweetly fragrant banana-scented spring flowers
. lustrous year-round foliage
. eco-friendly nature >>> carefree + long-lived
. enduring popularity >>> Southern heirloom plant
. versatility >>> accent + privacy screens

usda plant hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | sunset plant hardiness zones: 9, 14-24, 26-29, 31

mature plant height: 10-15' x 10-15'
plant preferences: sun to partial shade, evenly moist, fertile humus-rich, neutral to slightly acid [non-alkaline], well-drained soils
plant family: Magnoliaceae | Magnolia Family
plant origin: Western China | Banana Shrub was introduced in the United States in the late 1700's. The genus Michelia was named in 1737 in honor of Pietro [Pier] Antonio Micheli (1679-1737), a renowned Italian botanist and author.
growth habit: evergreen, upright to rounded, dense, low + heavy branching [more open branching in shade], slow to moderate growth rate, easy-to-grow, pest-free, long-lived
flower color + season: creamy yellow, 1.5", powerfully sweet banana-like fragrance [more pronounced in the morning], clustered along lower branches | Spring
foliage: evergreen, rich green, glossy, leathery, dense* PLEASE do not be alarmed at Banana Shrub's lack of leaves when receiving them during the fall and 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.
growing tips:
. Plant to ensure adequate drainage
. Fertilize Banana Shrub in early spring
. Prune after spring flowering [only if necessary]
. Maintain a 2" mulch layer year-round
. Water regularly until established
. Protect from cold winter winds in northern climate range
related plants: Michelia champaca alba (Joy Perfume Tree) Michelia doltsopa
also responds to: Magnolia Fuscata Shrub, Banana Magnolia Tree
Shipping size: Premium One Gallon Plant

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