Michelia figo ~ Banana Shrub summer-flower It large shiny plum-purple leaves

It  large shiny plum-purple leaves with dark purple veining and rounded lobed create a basal mound that holds its color year round

Other potential issues include wilts

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The flowers bloom from late spring to early summer and may continue sporadically throughout the year

The heavy panicles arch the branches as they bloom white and mature pink

Michelia figo ~ Banana Shrub summer-flower It large shiny plum-purple leavesBanana Shrub is a dense broadleaf evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and narrow dark green leaves that stay green year round. The name comes from the intense banana fragrance of the creamy yellow flowers with a thin red margin that blooms from early spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist and well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 6' 10' Spread: 6 10 Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom