Product Review

Zone: 8 to 10 (Possibly 7) Growth Rate: Slow Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Family: Magnoliaceae Native Range: China Height: 6 to 15 feet Spread: 6 to 15 feet Shape: Dense, upright oval to rounded habit. Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer Bloom Color: Creamy-yellow Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: None Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Average to Moist Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Well-drained, acidic, sandy soil enriched with organic matter. Culture: Assumes a looser more open form when grown in shade. Plants grown in full sun tend to be more compact with denser foliage that is lighter and more yellow green. May be pruned after blooming, but is most impressive when allowed to grow to natural size and shape. Uses: Banana Shrub can be used as a hedge or can be incorporated into a mixed shrub border or used as a free standing specimen. Sowing Michelia Figo Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in warm water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 0-40 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not Wet). Germination: Sow 1/4" Deep, Soil temperature: 55-60F, Keep Moist, (Not wet).