Magnolia figo var crassipes hybrid

 fraMagnolia figo is also known as Banana shrub or Banana magnolia. It is an evergreen, flowering shrub in the magnolia family. The blooms smell like banana or melon. It can tolerate full sun but prefers partial shade. Site away from the wind. More information coming soon!

Magnolia figo (Banana Magnolia, Banana Shrub) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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Cold hardiness temperature: best no lower than 10 degrees (zone 8) but can tolerate down to the 0-10 range (zone 7)

Light: partial partial-shade to full sun (prefers some shade)

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Features: fragrant

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