Michelia figo

Botanical Name: Michelia figo	Add
Common Name: Banana Shrub

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.

Anatomy
Culture
Design

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Chandler

Description
Notes

Michelia figo is an evergreen shrub or tree. Slow dense growth to 6-8 ft. possibly to 15 ft. Glossy 3 in. long, medium green leaves. Heavier bloom in spring, but scattered flowers often appear throughout summer.

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Anatomy

Culture

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