| Other Name(s): |
AKA Banana Shrub; Port Wine Magnolia |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Flower: |
Showy |
| Bloom Color: |
Creamy yellow to ivory, often streaked or edged with purple or maroon |
| Bloom Size: |
Small - 1 - 1 1/2" |
| Bloom Season: |
Mid-to late spring; sporadically throughout the summer |
| Fragrance: |
Scent reminiscent of ripe bananas |
| Foliage: |
Glossy, dark green, leathery leaves (3-6 inches long) that are ornamental year-round. New growth and buds are covered in rusty brown fuzz |
| Height: |
6 ft. - 15 ft. |
| Spread: |
6 ft. - 10 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
Zones 7 to 10 |
| Light Requirements: |
Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun (though leaves may turn yellow-green) |
| Water Usage: |
Requires consistent moisture, especially when young, but becomes drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil Type: |
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Latitude / Longitude: |
(32.48871467°N, -83.92573271°W) |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 2 Plant; |