michelia gracipes standard nz
Bring a touch of elegance and fragrance to your garden with the Michelia gracipes standard nz—one of the most sought-after Michelia varieties in New Zealand. Also known as the Banana Shrub, Michelia gracipes offers creamy white flowers that emit a delightful banana-like scent, making it a standout focal point in any landscape. Grown as a standard, this evergreen specimen combines architectural form with lush, glossy foliage, perfect for lining pathways, framing entrances, or featuring in decorative pots. Whether you're after striking formality or an aromatic addition to your outdoor living areas, this unique tree excels in both style and substance.
Michelia gracipes
Michelia gracipes, commonly known as the Banana Shrub, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers that emit a sweet banana scent. Blooming in spring and summer, it adds both ornamental beauty and perfume to the garden. Ideal for borders, containers, or formal hedging, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. This low-maintenance plant is a superb choice for sheltered gardens across New Zealand.
From $33.68
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring, Winter - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
