Michelia figo
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 Michelia figo "Purple Queen"
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| Michelia figo Speng |
Synonyms: Liriodendron figo, Michelia fuscata, Magnolia fuscata
The Banana Shrub or Port Wine Magnolia' (Michelia figo) is an evergreen tree growing to 3-4 m tall. It is native to China,Asia.
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens for its fragrant flowers. The leaves are leathery, dark glossy-green, to 10 cm long. The flowers are cream-white, purple rounded or light-purple; strongly scented. This plant is used in Shanghai, China, as a tall evergreen hedge. It makes a large evergreen compact tree. It grows in acid and alkaline soil very well.
[edit] References
- Fact Sheet FPS-404 ,University of Florida
- Detailed information on Banana Shrub, Port Wine Magnolia (Michelia figo)
