Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo)
Imagine growing tropical bananas in your outdoor garden as far north as New England. With this "Hardy Banana" you’ll get a defining tropical look. And, yes with proper mulching, it can withstand temperatures below zero. This extremely vigorous banana grows many feet in a season and in time forms large clumps that can reach up to 13' in height. Also known as the "Japanese Fiber Banana," it makes a fine container specimen. If grown inside, it will tolerate varying conditions of temperature and light with ease. Although it does produce bananas, they are inedible. Simple to grow, give it plenty of water, fertilizer and sunlight.
Hardy to Zone 4 and higher for outdoors.
Full or partial sun, grows to 8-12' in container,
minimum temperature 35°, intermittent bloomer.
We are sorry, due to agricultural regulations, Musa cannot be shipped to Hawaii.
