Michelia figo Banana shrub (Magnoliaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Michelia figo
Banana shrub
Evergreen shrub
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The Michelia figo plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Banana shrub. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. fuscata.

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Latin Name:  Michelia figo
Common Name:  Banana shrub
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  (Lour.)Spreng.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a humus-rich well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in direct light or partial shade[200]. Requires a neutral to acid soil according to other reports[188, 219]. Although not very frost-hardy, plants have survived in shelterd positions outdoors in southern England[200]. They require the protection of a cold greenhouse at Kew gardens[11]. The flowers have a banana scent[188]. This is one of the most fragrant of all shrubs with a scent strongly resembling the sweet 'pear drops'[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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