How to grow Port Wine Magnolia

Michelia figo

Full Sun
Medium

Prefers well drained and slightly acid soils, from 6 to 6.5. Slow growing. Don’t cut or prune this garden plant rather just pinch out tips.

Port-wine magnolias grow well in most areas, from tropical to cold temperate – except for the cold mountain zones. Likes a well drained position in acidic soil with added organic material. Water during summer.

How long does Port wine magnolia take to grow?

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Port wine magnolia Etymology

Portwine Magnolia is also called banana shrub as it’s strongly perfumed flowers smell of bananas mixed with chewing gum.

Other names for Port wine magnolia

Banana shrub, Port-wine Magnolia

Michelia fuscata, Magnolia figo

How to grow Port Wine Magnolia

Michelia figo

How long does Port wine magnolia take to grow?

Port wine magnolia Etymology

Other names for Port wine magnolia

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