Magnolia figo / Michelia figo – Banana shrub (4″ pot)

$15.00

This is a tropical shrub or small tree in the Magnolia family that is very desirable for the landscape. The small flowers have an amazing ripe banana perfume, especially at night. One of our favorite fragrant plants!

Ships in 4″ pot. Does not come with flowers.

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Description

Previously known as Michelia figo.
This is a medium size shrub for full to partial sun although we prefer to give it a break from the hot sun. It flowers mainly from fall-spring although flowers can be seen year round in a tropical climate. The flowers have a wonderful intoxicating scent. This plant is unusual and not found too easily for sale. I would recommend this as a substitute for Michelia alba. It is in general a smaller plant which can be grown in a pot. The flowers are also super fragrant and it blooms much younger than M. alba.

FAMILY : Magnoliaceae
ORIGIN : China
TYPE/USES :
shrub
MATURE SIZE :
7′ – 10′
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
: partial sun is ideal, but can take full sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS
: keep slightly moist
MIN. TEMP. :
low 30’s for a short period of time
FLOWER :
 any time of the year / smells like banana / super fragrant and pleasant

Additional information

Weight 5 lbs
Dimensions 8 × 8 × 36 in
Gardino Nursery