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BASJOO - JAPANESE
FIBER BANANA
Musa Basjoo
This is the world's most cold
hardy banana, presenting an image reminiscent of warm, tropical
climates. This banana has survived 0º
Fahrenheit without any protection and -20º Fahrenheit with
protection.
Mature Plant
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Hardiness Zone
- 4 - 9
Bloom -
This plant blooms in its third year of development.
Winter -
You may allow this plant to
freeze back to the ground, then cut the trunk. If you live in an
extremely cold climate, (lower than -20º
in the winter,) you will need to mulch, (6" - 10",) and cover the
underground corm. If you provide protection for the trunk, the
plant will have a head start in the spring allowing it possibly
produce a flower.
Mature Height
- Up to 18' - 20' in its third year. If it freezes back in the
winter, it will probably grow to 10' high.
Sun
- Prefers full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.
Water
- While it is practically impossible to over-water, this plant
will not tolerate standing water.
Fertilizer
- All bananas are heavy feeders. Provide plenty of water and
fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil
- All bananas need rich, well draining soil. If the soil is poor,
you can fertilize weekly. If the soil is rich, once a month is
sufficient.
Container
- The plant will grow smaller in a pot than in a garden, however
you will be able to take it inside for the winter.
*Note: To avoid wind damage, place
this plant in a sheltered spot. This will prevent the leaves from
getting tattered.
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DWARF ORINOCO
Musa dwarf orinoco
This is a small banana with a
thick trunk and solid green leaves. It produces a large quantity
of thick-skinned fruit that ripens on the plant without splitting.
The plant might need to be staked during the time it carries large
heads of fruit.
Fruit
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Hardiness Zone
- 7b - 9. This plant can withstand light frost.
Bloom -
Not Applicable.
Winter -
Not Applicable.
Mature Height
- 6' - 7'
Sun
- Prefers full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.
Water
- While it is practically impossible to over-water, this plant
will not tolerate standing water.
Fertilizer
- All bananas are heavy feeders. Provide plenty of water and
fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil
- All bananas need rich, well draining soil. If the soil is poor,
you can fertilize weekly. If the soil is rich, once a month is
sufficient.
Container
- The plant will grow smaller in a pot than in a garden, however
you will be able to take it inside for the winter.
*Note: To avoid wind damage, place
this plant in a sheltered spot. This will prevent the leaves from
getting tattered.
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GOLDEN LOTUS
BANANA
Musella lasiocarpa
The
Golden Lotus Banana is native to South West Yunnan where it grows
at high altitudes up to 7000 ft (2500 m). The plant survives
regular frosts in Yunnan. It will thrive in climates with a
distinct winter as well as in warmer areas. The flower is one of
the sacred flowers of local Buddhism.
The huge yellow flower can last 6 months. This banana can
produce flower even if the leaves froze back. This small banana
has a tight clumping habit. The foliage has a bluish hue – a
beautiful landscape plant. While in the wild the Golden Lotus
banana grows only up to 2’ – in cultivation it can grow to 5-6’
Mature Plant
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