Magnolia figo var. skinneriana

Also Known As

Magnolia skinneriana
Michelia figo var. skinneriana
Michelia skinneriana
Banana Shrub
Skinner's Banana Magnolia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-30'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

7b-11

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Magnolia figo var. skinneriana plant details

Magnolia figo var. skinneriana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia figo var. skinneriana

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, fragrant, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia figo var. skinneriana

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A longer season for its small very-fruit-fragrant flowers, a more compact habit (4-8'), and more vigorous, hardier growth recommend this variety of the much loved Banana Shrub for container/patio/hedge. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The most vigorous growing of the Banana Magnolias or Banana Shrubs, Skinner's Banana Magnolia produces 1" long, sweetly banana scented, creamy yellow, cupped, miniature Magnolia flowers in spring and may produce some flowers until fall once mature. Still somewhat uncommon in the nursery trade, this small but vigorous evergreen tree or large shrub has a naturally upright to pyramidal habit with dark green glossy foliage. Skinner's Banana Magnolia makes a wonderful specimen, hedge, screen, or can easily be trained into a tree form. Skinner's Banana Magnolia has a fast rate of growth when young and when grown under average or better conditions. Growth generally slows as they get larger and closer to their mature size of about 15-20' high. Even young Skinner's Banana Magnolia plants generally flower well even under average conditions and they can be grown as container plants for many years with proper care. Where not cold hardy overwinter indoors under high light and preferably with direct sunlight.

By: Almost Eden

Handsome evergreen tree, once in the genus Michelia and now classified with Magnolias. To 15-30', with fragrant, creamy flowers in early summer. Thrives in sun to part shade with consistent moisture. Has proved to be one of the hardiest to cold of the michelia grouping within the Magnolias, accepting USDA zone 7.