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Enjoy SKINNER'S BANANA SHRUB for its...

. improved vigor + winter foliage retention + repeat blooms
. legendary banana-scented flowers >>> spring and again in autumn
. lustrous year-round foliage >>> attractive + rich green + leathery
. upright multi-stemmed habit >>> robust growth to 10-15' [tree-like with age]
. eco-friendly nature >>> considered pest-free + easygoing + drought tolerant
. versatility >>> standalone garden accent + fragrant privacy screens
. enduring popularity >>> banana shrubs are long-lived + heirloom plants

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | considered winter hardy to 5° F (-15°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 9, 14-24, 26-29, 31 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + neutral to slightly acid + well-drained

Botanical Name: Michelia skinneriana Dunn / Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938)
Plant Family: Magnoliaceae - Magnolia Family
Plant Origin/Magnolia Nursery Cultivar: Western China
Banana Shrub was introduced in the United States in the late 1700's and is considered one of the South's best old-fashioned heirlooms shrubs. The genus Michelia was named in 1737 in honor of Pietro Antonio Micheli (1679-1737) the renowned Italian botanist and author.
a.k.a: Skinner's Banana Magnolia Tree, Michelia figo var. skinneriana, Improved Banana Shrub

How to grow Banana Shrubs:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize in early spring [use organic fertilizers for increased plant and soil health]
. Prune after flowering if needed [blooms on previous year's growth + usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow Michelia skinneriana shrubs in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)

We ship large 2' tall, gift quality Banana Shrub plants in their original container and soil.
Skinners Banana Shrub's guaranteed to delight your family and friends.
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