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Hardy Banana Plant (Musa basjoo)

Hardy Banana Plant (Musa basjoo)

$24.95
SKU: R1974-4

4" Pot Size

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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.

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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

 

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 12’ in height.  After the first hard frost, we prune the bananas back to about a foot and mulch with hay so there is approx. 3’ 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 “Old Man Winter” and uncover our tropical jewels of the jungle. 

Please note: The stem will be soft and gelatinous but the crown underneath the soil will sprout the new shoots. 

Other Resources

PDF Care Sheet

Articles:

• How to Put Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to Bed for the Winter

 

Videos:• Covering your Hardy Banana ( Musa basjoo) for the Winter

• Uncovering Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo)
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