Banana Shrub, Port Wine Magnolia
Michelia figo

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

Synonym:Michelia fuscata

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

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