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Imagine growing tropical bananas in your outdoor garden as far north as New England. With this Hardy Banana youâll 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 Banana Plant (Musa basjoo)
26 reviews
$24.95
4" Pot Size
Available in a 4" pot.
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Cannot be shipped to HI
Light Requirements
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Plant Height (mature height when grown in a container)
8-12'
Bloom Season
- Intermittent
Plant Hardiness Zone
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Plant Special Features
- Easy Grower
- Hardy Garden Plant
- Pet Safe
Plant Care
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Yes, you can winter over bananas in your northern garden (Zone 4 and higher) and get a defining tropical look when spring bursts through. Our outside banana stand of Musa basjoo is almost 12â in height. After the first hard frost, we prune the bananas back to about a foot and mulch with hay so there is approx. 3â of hay around all sides. The mulch helps to insulate the crown. Then, we simply wait until all the snow is gone, the nighttime temperatures warm to about 40°F and presto - we have tricked âOld Man Winterâ and uncover our tropical jewels of the jungle.Â
Please note:Â The stem will be soft and gelatinous but the crown underneath the soil will sprout the new shoots.Â
Other Resources
Articles:
â˘Â How to Put Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to Bed for the Winter
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Videos:â˘Â Covering your Hardy Banana ( Musa basjoo) for the Winter
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Thomas Brumagen The 6 Banana plants I ordered arrived in good condition, securely packaged in boxes. After several days out of the box, I put them in the ground. The weather is extremely hot at the moment, but I've been keeping them watered, and they are normally a tropical plant anyhow. For at least this year, it is the root system that matters, the plant will not amount to much this year. One plant broke off at the ground but started back up quickly. I will have to do something about rabbits attacking the new growth shoots. But these are hardy and I look forward to having them as a tall natural barrier along part of my patio. Of course, I will have to cut them to the ground before winter and cover the roots. Very happy with my order and delivery on these. ... Indiana Tom.
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Joe Ogrodnick One of the large leaves arrived broken
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear one of the larger leaves arrived broken. Banana plants have large, tender leaves that can occasionally be damaged during shipping despite our careful packing. Fortunately, a broken leaf won't affect the overall health of the plant, and it will continue to produce new leaves as it grows. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll enjoy watching your banana thrive in the coming months.
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Nancy Leslie Thanks!!! Plants were super healthy upon arrival and are doing great. Nicely packaged.
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Aisha Pleased with the size of the plant
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Susan Waters Thank you for my beautiful plants!
