| Botanical name | Michelia figo |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Creamy-yellow, tulipshaped flowers with a banana scent. |
| Common name(s) | Port wine magnolia |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Handsome, shiny leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | A good choice as a screening plant. |
Michelia figo (Port wine magnolia)
- Botanical name: Michelia figo
- Common name(s): Port wine magnolia
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This erect-growing, evergreen shrub has handsome, shiny leaves and creamy-yellow, tulipshaped flowers with a banana scent. It makes a good choice as a screening plant.
Family: Magnoliaceae
Synonym: Magnolia fuscata
Botanical Pronunciation: my-KEE-lee-a FEE-go
Michelia figo requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Creamy-yellow, tulipshaped flowers with a banana scent.
Handsome, shiny leaves.
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