If you are searching for an aromatic, exotic plant for your garden, look no further than the banana shrub (Magnolia figo). Growing up to 10 feet in height with elegant cup-shaped blooms in hues of ...

I have recently been talking about how excited I was to have so many buds this year on my banana shrub, that it has sparked some questions. The banana shrub is Magnolia figo (when I was in college it ...

'Stellar Ruby' magnolia from the Southern Living Plant Collection is unlike any banana shrub you’ve seen. These evergreen magnolias, commonly called banana shrubs, are named for their 4-inch ...

Q: We have two banana shrubs in our garden. The cold temperatures this winter really gave them a whack. There are little green leaves coming out randomly from big limbs and little twigs. They are ...

Fragrant jewel-toned blooms and handsome foliage shine on this shrub-sized magnolia. 'Stellar Ruby' magnolia from the Southern Living Plant Collection is unlike any banana shrub you’ve seen. These ...