Michelia figo (Banana Shrub)
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Michelia |
Species | figo |
Synonyms | Michelia fuscata. |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Eastern Asia and southern China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12.2 - 1.7 |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 35 |
Height | 2 - 6 m |
Spread | 2 - 5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Prefers a site exposed to full sun to part-shade, and tends to become more open in form when planted in shade. |
Propagation | From softwood cuttings |
Pests | Scale insect might pose a problem.. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Broad-leaved evergreen forests, shady slopes and along river banks |
Leaf Description | The glossy green leaves of Michelia figo are oblong, 7 - 12 cm long, and persist throughout the year. |
Flower Description | The creamy yellow blossoms, with banana scent, are up to 4 cm across. |
Fruit Description | Small red follicular fruit form after the flowers are pollinated. |