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Michelia figo 'Port Wine'

Family Magnoliaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 4 m (5 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Michelia figo 'Port Wine' (banana shrub) bears showy, dark red and fragrant blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Michelia figo 'Port Wine' (banana shrub) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Michelia figo 'Port Wine' (banana shrub) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Michelia figo 'Port Wine' is tolerant of drought.