Serendipity Magnolia – Single Trunk Tree Form (Banana Shrub) – 7 Gallon Pot (5-6′)

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This is the single-trunk tree form version of ‘Serendipity’, a new and improved Banana Shrub, also known as Port Wine Magnolia, with larger flowers and a much heavier bloom than the original species. You’ll definitely see the flowers on this one! We also hear that ‘Serendipity’ might be even more cold hardy. For 3 to 4 weeks in spring the abundant, fragrant, creamy white flowers come all at once aging to butter-yellow and smelling like a banana popsicle, hence the common name. The oblong, glossy, evergreen green leaves are attractive year round and serve as the perfect backdrop to the numerous flowers. Growing upwards of 15 feet in height and equally as wide, Serendipity makes an outstanding focal point specimen in sunny to partially shaded landscape borders. Excellent around patios, decks, porches and other outdoor living spaces where the fragrant flowers can be enjoyed from close up. Though originally from China, this magnificent plant is one of the classic evergreens of the Old South.

This single-trunk tree form version of the Serendipity Banana Shrub is ideal for use as a focal point specimen in sunny to partially shaded landscape borders and gardens beds. Also a nice accent tree to frame the corners of a home or other structure. Perfect for planting around outdoor sitting and living spaces where the fragrant flowers can be enjoyed. When growing in a shady environment the plant assumes a looser more open form with dark green leaves but grows more dense with lighter green leaves in more sun. A fine addition to the fragrance or cottage garden.

Suggested Spacing: Best as a specimen, in groupings where space allows, or use two to frame an entryway

Banana Shrub prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil with plenty of organic matter. Leaves of Banana Shrub growing in direct, full sun will be a lighter shade of green. Some filtered sun or dappled shade during the mid afternoon hours in summer produces deeper green leaves. It is not particularly fast growing and can be pruned after blooming, but is most impressive when allowed to grow to natural size and shape.

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