Common names:
Japanese Hardy Banana
Japanese Fiber Banana
Banana
Basho
Japanese Banana

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Glaucous
Unusual foliage color: . eoa6Hco' b tslrgueo.n
Variegated
Fruit:Showy
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Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:Green
Flower Time:Late fall or early winter: azn ls ecea dgopd nanlonpoatatninn foe rioe.sBn dueaocln clsam cSaeins i.oym
Inflorescence Type:Verticillaster
Underground structures:Tuber
Suitable Locations:Bog gardening
Uses:Provides winter interest
Edible Parts:Stem
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Bulbs
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

Several pups have been removed from this 3 year old clump.

Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
Beautiful clump by eclayne Oct 13, 2011 4:20 PM 7
I need some tips on where to plant my Banana trees. by makap Oct 9, 2013 11:17 AM 3
size by jmorth Nov 9, 2013 10:01 PM 3
Tree cross section? by WebTucker Sep 17, 2022 7:28 PM 2

Comments:
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Posted by eclayne (Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA - Zone 6a) on Nov 22, 2011 3:15 PM

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