Magnolia figo (Banana Shrub)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | figo |
| Synonyms | Michelia figo |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-50 |
| Height | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 2-3 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense and round. |
| Landscape | Used as a specimen plant, hedge, screening, in a fragrance garden or as a border plant. |
| Propagation | Propagation from cuttings taken in spring-summer and kept under mist. |
| Cultivation | Very tolerant to a variety of conditions. Full sun or full shade, but full shade will cause the foliage to become darker. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Multi-stemmed. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small, round buds that are brown and fuzzy. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green, evergreen leaves to 7-12 cm long. |
| Flower Description | 6-petaled, cup-shaped, creamy pale yellow flowers with reddish purple margins. The flowers are waxy and fragrant. |
| Fruit Description | The round fruit is green and small, but turns orange-red with age; not edible. |
Photographs
Magnolia figo, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia figo, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia figo, bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.