Banana Shrub – Michelia figo (Magnolia figo) Live Fragrant Shrub | 6 Inches to 1 Foot Tall | Shipped in 1 Gallon Pot Banana-Scented Flowers | Evergreen Magnolia Relative | Year-Round Blooms

Fill your garden with delightful fragrance with the Banana Shrub (Michelia figo), a charming evergreen shrub prized for its sweet, banana-like floral scent. This live plant ranges from 6 inches to 1 foot tall and ships established in a 1-gallon pot.

A member of the magnolia family native to China, the Banana Shrub produces creamy yellow flowers flushed with soft purple. The blooms measure about 2 inches wide and are most abundant in late winter to early spring, though the plant may flower intermittently throughout the year in warm climates.

Its glossy evergreen foliage and compact growth habit make it perfect for fragrant gardens, entryways, patios, and foundation plantings.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Banana Shrub (Michelia figo)
✔️ Height: 6 inches to 1 foot
✔️ Shipped in 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Banana Shrub
Botanical Name: Michelia figo (syn. Magnolia figo)
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 6–10 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant near patios or walkways where its fragrance can be fully enjoyed. Light pruning after bloom cycles helps maintain a compact, bushy shape.