Magnolia figo (Banana Magnolia) - Image 3

Botanical names: Magnolia figo, Michelia figo, Magnolia fuscata

Common names: Banana Magnolia, Banana Shrub, Port Wine Magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time


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Magnolia (Michelia) figo, Banana Magnolia, Fragrant

Michelia Figo, Banana Magnolia. Spring-blooming, heavily scented, cream flowers streaked with purple. The banana shrub is so called because of the distinctive, sweet banana scent of its flowers. The plant is cold hardy, prefers filtered light, also a good choice for container culture. See picture of the plant.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot