CHUXAY GARDEN Michelia Figo Seed, Banana Shrub 5 Seeds Tropical Elegant Tree Highly Aromatic Plants Attract Butterflies and Bees Great for Garden

The banana shrub is a tropical to subtropical elegant tree to bush.Michelia banana shrubs are more properly trees that can grow 6 to 15 feet (2-5 m.) in height. Michelia banana shrubs are members of the Magnolia family, which is evident in the shape and form of their large blooms. The tree has glossy evergreen leaves and an attractive, rounded habit. The 3 inch (8 cm.) long leaves are slightly fuzzy, and buds and new leaves are covered in rusty toned fuzz. These aren’t its most spectacular attributes though. Wait until late spring when the one inch (2.5 cm.) cup-shaped, cream rose or maroon colored flowers appear. Their scent is much like that of a ripe sweet banana. Choose a sunny location when planting a banana shrub, with well draining soil and adequate organic matter. Acidic soils create the best medium for planting a banana shrub.