Banana Shrub/ All Spice Bush | Michelia figo

Banana Shrub | Michelia figo | Native Shrub

This hard-to-find selection is in stock and ready for your garden!

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 8-11
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Michelia figo
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White to Yellow
• Flower Fragrance: Abundant
• Fall Color: No
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 6-8+
• Mature Width: 6-8+
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils, well drained is best
• Water Needs: Occasionally
• Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Fragrant, versatile and prolific, Michelia figo - Banana Shrub brings beauty and delight to any garden or landscape. Creamy white flowers open in the spring and give way to yellow blooms with the sweet aroma of ripe bananas. Its glossy evergreen foliage adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. And with its heavy blooming nature, you'll have an abundance of fragrant flowers to enjoy throughout the season. Perfect for gardeners of all ages, its compact size makes it a great choice for planting near entrances or windows so you can savor its intoxicating scent.

Care:

Plant in well balanced soils that have good drainage. Once established, the Banana Shrub is quite drought tolerant and cold tolerant. Yearly pruning and fertilization are all this care free shrub needs. Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

Ordering;

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.