Description: The most hardy of all Bananas!! Can go down to -20 if mulched properly.Can get up to 18 feet tall, rapid growth in hot weatherCannot ship to Hawaii, Full Sun. Bananas are not edible, merely for looks!Musa Basjoo is cold hardy to -20 degrees when mulched properly. Musa Basjoo is the hardiest of all bananas. In warm weather months it can grow up to 2 feet in a week. Its mature height is 18' . It can flower and bear fruits at 10' or whenever it has 35 leaves. The bananas are not edible. This handsome broad leaved variety can be grown in almost every state since it can handle temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit if the ground is mulched properly in the very cold months. At 40 degrees it will stop actively growing and at 28 degrees the leaves will die back and the tree can be cut back to a 2 'or 3' height. It will grow back rapidly as the warmer season approaches. And keep growing and growing......until the frost hits!! Culture: Sun to Part Sun COLD SENSITIVE!! DO NOT ORDER IF YOUR TEMPS ARE COLD We have long been amazed by Ensete maurelii, an outstanding ornamental banana from the high mountains of East Africa. Growing to only 10' tall in temperate climates (20' tall in tropical areas), Ensete maurelii makes a superb ornamental for the summer border. Each leaf can reach gigantic proportions of 10' long. The most ornamental characteristic is that the foliage is flushed with burgundy, especially concentrated as the new growth emerges. The higher the light levels, the stronger the coloration. We have also seen Ensete maurelii used in large summer containers with great effect. All ensetes are non-offsetting monocarpic plants...they die after they flower. If you've ever seen the magnificent flower, it's well worth the loss. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Light Needs:Full sun Watering Needs:Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Also make a great house plant, once your temperatures cool down. It will not survive the winter in most places if left outdoors.
Price: 22.95 USD
Location: Rock Island, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-08-13T00:56:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Daylily nursery
Type: Trees
Color: Green
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F), 10 (30 to 40 °F)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
