Magnolia macrophylla var. ashei (Banana Leaf Magnolia) Arisaema Named after botanist and Professor

Named after botanist and Professor Kingo Miyabe

Closely related to Roscoea

Bronze new growth

Family: Rosaceae

Notes:  In the wild they grow on rocky cliffs in forests and woodlands

Magnolia macrophylla var. ashei (Banana Leaf Magnolia) Arisaema Named after botanist and ProfessorFamily: Magnoliaceae Zone: 6 9 Natural Range: Southeastern United States Soil: Average, moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Part sun Height: 20' Bloom Time: June to July Attributes: Deciduous. Large multi stemmed shrub that tends to bloom at a younger age. 12" 15" sweetly fragrant, creamy white flowers. 15" 20" long leaves. Notes: An exotic looking and hardy Magnolia that flowers even at a young specimen. Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot