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MICHELIA figo
Commonly known as Banana shrub, Port wine magnolia
Small dark glossy green leaves and yellowih green flowers which smell of pear drops
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Fragrance is said to resemble bananas, pear drops or vintage port. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot -
Place of origin
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EvergreenElliptic-oblong to oval leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long, lustrous, dark green above, paler beneath.
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Yellow
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Cup-shapedTo 3cm (1¼in) across.
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
1.5-3.5m (5-11ft)
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Tall ShrubRounded, bushy, freely branching shrub with downy, yellowish brown stems. Flowers have dark red or maroon tepal margins
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong, drying winds. -
Partial shade
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Mature Size3-6m (10-20ft)
1.5-3.5m (5-11ft)
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Michelia - Care Guide
