Michelia Banana Shrub - 3 Gallon Pot

Banana Shrub is a dense broadleaf evergreenshrub with a rounded habit and narrow dark green leaves that stay green year round. The name comes from the intense banana fragrance of the creamy yellow flowers with a thin red margin that blooms from early spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist and well-drained soils. Type: ShrubHeight: 6' - 10'Spread: 6’ - 10’Spacing: 8’USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 - 10Culture: Full Sun,Part SunBloom Color: YellowSeason of Interest: Spring,Summer,Year-RoundMAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low maintenance. Water regularly, intolerant of soil extremes (wet or dry). Few pest or disease issues.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Hedges.COMPANION PLANTS: Solomon's Seal, Lantana, FatisaIMAGES: Midori, Michelia figo flower, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2)Midori, Michelia figo buds, CC BY-SA 3.0*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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• Evergreen Shrub with Year-Round Appeal: Dense broadleaf evergreen with a rounded habit and narrow dark green leaves that remain vibrant throughout all seasons
• Distinctive Banana Fragrance: Features creamy yellow flowers with thin red margins that emit an intense banana scent, blooming from early spring into summer
• Growing Specifications: Reaches a mature height and spread of 6 to 10 feet with recommended spacing of 8 feet, suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 10
• Low Maintenance Requirements: Thrives in full sun to part shade with rich, moist, and well-drained soils, requiring regular watering and featuring few pest or disease issues
• Versatile Landscape Applications: Suitable for accents, group plantings, borders, woodland gardens, wildlife gardens, naturalized areas, foundation plantings, and hedges