Flowers very fragrant. Petals have maroon border. Fragrance that of very ripe bananas. Very sensitive to poorly drained soils. Often referred to as Michelia fuscata or Magnolia fuscata.
Growth rate is slow.
Not particularly long lived. Very tolerant of most growing conditions. Greatest success comes in transplanting smaller plants. Easily transplanted in the 3-4 foot height range. Growth rate is fast.