Magnolia Figo 'Port of Wine' Banana Shrub
Product Description: Magnolia ‘Figo’ or commonly referred to as a Banana Shrub USDA Zones: 8-10 Growth height: NA-tall ~15’ Width: NA-wide ~10-15’ Growing Conditions: Well-drained soils… Please note, a well drain soil is very important. Sunlight: Full Sun - Partial Shade (Banana Magnolia prefer growing conditions similar to Camellia and Azaleas). Soil pH: Acidic (PH: 5-6) Foliage: Evergreen Magnolia Bloom: Bloom Buds which are a furry orangish cigar-shaped, start formation the previous late summer to fall… Then start opening small, but very fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers from late spring through summer. The blossoms are beautiful and roughly ~1-across with each of six waxy petals delicately outlined in dark red. Leaves are narrow, oblong, glossy green, quite lovely. Notes: It is called Banana Shrub because of the distinctive, sweet banana scent of its flowers. Banana Shrub is a beautiful and interesting large plant that is especially useful in shade gardens where it can s