{"title":"Magnolia Trees \u0026 Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"banana-shrub","title":"Banana Shrub (Magnolia figo)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love the Banana Shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet fragrance \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elike bananas or tropical fruit dessert with creamy vanilla undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms throughout the growing season \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emostly in late winter \u0026amp; early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for gardens, patios, \u0026amp; entryways\u003c\/strong\u003e - where the scent can be enjoyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-maintenance \u0026amp; adaptable \u003c\/strong\u003e- perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Banana Shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e (Magnolia figo) is a charming, fragrant evergreen that brings beauty and scent to your garden. Its small, creamy yellow cup-shaped flowers release a warm, sweet fragrance. Banana Shrub’s floral scent is rich, warm and complex, often compared to ripe bananas, or a blend of tropical fruits such as pineapple or melon – layered with sweet, creamy vanilla undertones and hints of jasmine or ylang-ylang – making it an absolute favorite for anyone who loves scented plants. Once in bloom, you’ll notice the delightful aroma even before you see the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Shrub grows into a dense, attractive shrub that works beautifully as a hedge, accent plant, or foundation planting. This plant is part of the magnolia family and was once known as \u003ci\u003eMichelia figo\u003c\/i\u003e. With glossy leaves and repeated flowering, Banana Shrub adds interest in every season while remaining easy to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Banana Shrub really smell like bananas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! Many people describe the fragrance of Banana Shrub blooms as sweet and banana-like, especially on warm days when the flowers are open. However, the fragrance is considered much more complex – gardeners often describe the scent as more like a banana custard or tropical fruit dessert, with notes like pineapple, pear, or melon, and soft vanilla-like creamy undertones. There are warm floral notes, too, such as hints of jasmine or ylang-ylang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Banana Shrub easy to care for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Banana Shrub is considered low-maintenance. It prefers well-draining soil and regular watering while establishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does a Banana Shrub grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana Shrub typically grows up to 6–10 feet tall and wide, but can be kept much smaller as a potted plant depending on pot size, pruning and growing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant Banana Shrub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Banana Shrub in full sun to partial shade. 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