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SKU: R1974-4
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Hardy Banana Plant (Musa basjoo)
19 reviews
$24.95
4" Pot Size
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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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.
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Gary Stewart My plant arrived in top condition.
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Anonymous I gave it 4 stars because it took 10 days to arrive at my house. The plant arrived healthy and ready to be planted. I am looking forward to it growing into a big banana tree i see in the catalogues.
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jeff robinson Banana plants arrived quickly and very well packed for shipping. They look healthy and have grown in less than 2 weeks.
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Gregnika I love them!!!! Planted all 4 of them in starter pots will transfer outside once Michigan is over the frost we got coming this week.
