Musa basjoo 'cold hardy banana'
Our cold-hardy banana tree needs particular care, but under the right conditions, it is a fine ornamental specimen tree in the warmer zones.
It does not like harsh winters with deep, sub-zero temps, but it will tolerate -20 degrees if properly mulched.
At 40 degrees, it stops growing; at 28, leaves die back and the tree can be pruned to 2' - 3' tall; at - 40, it dies back to the ground. In warmer zones, it can grow 2' a week!
When it reaches about 10 feet or when it has 35 or so leaves, it can bear fruit.
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Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Tropical Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
- |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Light Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dormant during Winter |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Creamy White to Pale Yellow |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot. |
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