Kabby, those tall pseudostems that sprouted again after the leaves died were still alive. Must have been just cold enough to zap the leaves, but not kill the terminal growth.
If frost really kills them they turn to mush and completely collapse. Truly a sad sight.
Mostly, the thick mulch should be over the root areas, and just part way up the stem. I've seen neighbors pile the leaves maybe a foot or so deep around the stems to protect the root system. But to keep the p-stem alive, as I said, wrapping and an outside heat source, or a temporary 'greenhouse'.
Mike, when there are really heavy fruiting stems on the bananas here, people just prop a 2X4 under the stem to help with the weight.
