2023年3月27日 · The banana shrub is a tropical to subtropical elegant tree to bush. The scientific designation is Michelia figo, and the plant is hardy in the warmer USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 10. Michelia banana shrubs are more properly trees that can grow 6 to 15 feet (2-5 m.) in height. If you are a warm region gardener, you should explore how to grow ...

Fragrant, creamy-yellow blooms shaded with purple have a banana-like scent. Compact densely branched shrub displays narrow, glossy leaves. Use near the front of borders, so fragrance can be enjoyed. WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. SIZE: Slow growing to 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. This page is for reference only.

Banana shrub is a sub-tropical evergreen native to China. It makes a gorgeous container plant, and that's not all. Its creamy yellow flowers, sometimes with a blush of purple, are small and cup-shaped, resembling mini magnolia blossoms. However, what makes the blooms especially captivating is their sweet banana-like fragrance.

2019年4月25日 · Banana shrubs (Magnolia figo; formerly Michelia figo) are drought tolerant, evergreen shrubs with beautiful, creamy yellow flowers, which are edged in purple and look like miniature Southern magnolia blooms.

2023年12月20日 · The banana shrub is a magnolia species (previously classified as Michelia figo) whose common name refers to the intense banana-like fragrance of its waxy, cup-shaped creamy yellow flowers. Sometimes the sweet smell of the flowers is also compared to ripe cantaloupe.

2023年12月19日 · The banana shrub, also commonly known as the port wine magnolia or banana magnolia, is an ornamental evergreen shrub or small tree of the Magnoliaceae family. Scientifically, this plant is classified as Magnolia figo but was previously known as Michelia figo , a name which some nurseries and resources may still use.

The Banana Magnolia is a lovely flowering, evergreen shrub in the Magnolia family that grows at a medium rate to 6 to 10 feet tall with an equal spread and a dense, upright, oval to rounded habit. After reaching 10 feet, it will continue to grow more slowly, eventually reaching 20 feet high.

Banana Shrub is a dense, upright, evergreen shrub when young that eventually forms a rounded canopy (Fig. 1). It attains a height of 10 to 15 feet in sunny locations. It has lustrous, dark green foliage with brown hairs on the underside. Brown hairs cover the …

2023年6月17日 · Plant Name: Michelia figo or Magnolia figo. Other Name: Banana shrub. Plant Type: Evergreen shrub. Native Areas: China. Light Requirement: Direct sun exposure. Watering: Moderate. Fertilizer: High phosphorus fertilizer. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Temperature: 65°F to 75°F. Propagation: Stem tip cuttings. Growth: 6-10 feet tall. Soil Type: Slightly acidic

Magnolia figo (also called banana shrub, port wine magnolia, Michelia figo) is an evergreen tree in the magnolia genus. It grows to 3–4 metres (10–13 feet) tall. It is native to China.