Michelia figo Banana Shrub Starter Plant | 8-12 in | Fragrant Evergreen

About This Plant

Banana Shrub (Michelia figo) is an evergreen flowering shrub prized for its buttery cream to yellow magnolia-like blooms with a sweet fragrance reminiscent of ripe bananas. Despite the common name, it does not produce bananas or edible fruit. This starter plant is well-rooted, with evergreen foliage and a fragrant appearance.

What You Will Receive

1 live Banana Shrub starter plant (Michelia figo), approximately 8–12 inches tall, well-rooted and established, in an approximately 4-inch root zone. Young plants may not have flowers or buds upon arrival. The plant is a live starter intended to be grown to mature size.

Care and Growing Information

• Common Name: Banana Shrub, Banana Bush
• Botanical Name: Michelia figo
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to very light shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without overwatering
• Mature Height: Up to ~15 feet; can be pruned smaller
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young

Care Tip: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil with full sun to light shade. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, but avoid waterlogging. Use a quality slow-release fertilizer in spring and prune after flowering to maintain shape. Young plants can be container-grown before planting in the landscape.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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