Genus - Magnolia Michelia Species - Figo Common name - Banana Shrub Other names - Michelia figo or Magnolia figo Pre-Treatment - Not-required Hardiness zones - 7 - 10 Height - 3 - 4 m Spread - 3 - 4 m Plant type - Shrub or tree Vegetation type - Evergreen Exposure - Full sun to Partial shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acid, neutral Soil type - Rich well drained Water requirements - Average, well drained Landscape uses - It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens for its fragrant flowers Germination rate - 50% Leaf / Flower color - Green / White to pink Plant growth rate - Medium

• BANANA SHRUB Magnolia Michelia Figo - 5 SEEDS
• The banana shrub is so called because of the distinctive, sweet banana scent of its flowers. These are formed within interesting fuzzy brown bracts that form a 1 in (2.5 cm) cigar-shaped bud. From these, small off-white flowers burst forth from late spring through summer. The blossoms are about 1.5 in (3.8 cm) in diameter with each of six waxy petals delicately outlined in dark red.
• Banana shrub is an evergreen woody plant with multiple stems and much branching. Left to itself it assumes a rounded open form reaching 15 ft (4.6 m) in height and almost as wide. The oblong, glossy green leaves are 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long by 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) high.

BANANA SHRUB Magnolia Michelia Figo - 5 SEEDS