Banana Shrub Skinneriana

Banana Shrub Skinneriana

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Banana Shrub Skinneriana is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its wonderfully fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers. The blossoms produce a sweet fragrance often compared to ripe bananas. Its glossy green foliage and dense growth make it a beautiful specimen plant, flowering hedge or privacy screen.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub or small tree
• Botanical Name: Magnolia figo var. skinneriana
• Former Botanical Name: Michelia skinneriana
• Mature Size: Approximately 10–15 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Bloom Season: Primarily spring, with occasional flowers during warmer months
• Flowers: Creamy yellow with a strong, sweet banana-like fragrance
• Foliage: Glossy, dark green and evergreen
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Soil/Water: Prefers fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing.
• Landscape Uses: Specimen plant, foundation planting, fragrant garden, flowering hedge or privacy screen

Banana Shrub Skinneriana performs well in the warm, humid conditions of the South. Plant it near a patio, walkway or entrance where its delightful fragrance can be enjoyed. In North Florida, a protected location can help prevent winter damage during unusually severe freezes.

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