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Evergreen Banana Shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers edged in purple

Michelia figo, Banana Shrub, Magnolia fuscata, Banana Magnolia

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Banana Shrub is a beautiful evergreen flowering shrub known for its wonderfully fragrant flowers. The small, creamy-yellow blossoms have purple-maroon edges and release a sweet fragrance often compared to ripe bananas.

A relative of the magnolia, Banana Shrub develops dense, glossy foliage that provides year-round structure in the landscape. It makes an excellent specimen, flowering hedge, foundation plant, or fragrant addition near a porch or patio.

Plant Details:

  • Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub or small tree
  • Botanical Name: Magnolia figo
  • Former Botanical Name: Michelia figo
  • Mature Size: Approximately 10–15 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide
  • Growth Habit: Dense, upright, and rounded
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • USDA Zones: 7–10
  • North Florida Suitability: Well suited to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, and South Alabama
  • Bloom Time: Heaviest in spring, with occasional flowers later in the season
  • Flower Color: Creamy yellow with purple-maroon edging
  • Fragrance: Strong, sweet banana-like fragrance
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark-green evergreen leaves
  • Soil: Fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
  • Water: Water regularly while establishing; maintain moderate moisture during extended dry periods
  • Pruning: Requires little pruning; shape lightly after the main spring bloom
  • Spacing: Approximately 6–10 feet apart, depending on the desired use
  • Landscape Uses: Specimen shrub, flowering hedge, privacy screen, foundation planting, woodland garden, fragrance garden, or patio planting
  • Special Features: Banana-scented flowers, evergreen foliage, compact magnolia relative, and year-round landscape interest

North Florida Growing Note: Banana Shrub performs especially well with morning sun and some protection from intense afternoon heat. Plant it near a porch, patio, walkway, or entrance where its wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed.

Planting Note: Plant slightly above the surrounding soil level in a location with good drainage. Apply mulch around the root area to conserve moisture, but keep it several inches away from the trunk.

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Collections: Evergreen Plants & Shrubs for North Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscape Plants, North Florida Landscape Plants, Trees for North Florida

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