Michelia doltsopa x figo

Banana Shrub, Sweet Michelia

Family: Magnoliaceae Magnolia


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Pyramidal, upright or erect