Magnolia, Banana Shrub, Port Wine Magnolia 'Port Wine'

Magnoliafigo

Genus
Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-a)
Species
figo (FYE-go)
Synonym
Liriodendron figo
Magnolia fuscata
Michelia figo
Michelia fuscata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Santa Rosa, California

Pensacola, Florida

Austin, Texas

Cedar Park, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Santa Rosa, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2013 | neutral

You don't know fragrant gardening until you know this plant. Not the best choice for a Mediterranean climate, especially since we get fro...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | positive

Has proven tolerant of alkaline soils. My specimen was plants at the drip line of the house eaves and gets extra rainwater from the roof...Read More

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