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Michelia figo 'Port Wine'

 
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Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Michelia (my-KEE-lee-uh) (Info)
Species: figo (FYE-go) (Info)
Cultivar: Port Wine

Synonym:Magnolia figo

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Agaveguy On May 19, 2009, Agaveguy from San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Has proven tolerant of alkaline soils. My specimen was plants at the drip line of the house eaves and gets extra rainwater from the roof. Growing under the shade of large Live Oaks. Never gets direct sun. 12 feet high after about 10 years. The fragrance is powerful.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama
Austin, Texas
Cedar Park, Texas
Jacksonville, Texas
San Antonio, Texas



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