Introducing the Banana shrub, a remarkable evergreen shrub that thrives in dry conditions. With its stunning creamy yellow flowers, delicately outlined in purple, these blooms resemble miniature Southern magnolias. In fact, the resemblSance is so striking that the Banana shrub has been reclassified as Magnolia figo, highlighting its close botanical connection. Enjoy the beauty and resilience of this drought-tolerant shrub in your garden. (USDA Zones 7-10)