Hardy Banana Tree ‘Musa Basjoo’

*Pleane note - All aquatic plants ship bare - root.
Hardy Banana is a bright green perennial boasting large paddle shaped leaves standing up to 12 feet tall.
Heat tolerant
Foliage interest
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:  Perennial
Height Category:  Tall
Garden Height:  8 - 12 feet
Spacing:  6 - 10 feet
Spread:  6 - 10 feet
Flower Colors:  Cream
Foliage Colors:  Green
Foliage Shade:  Green
Habit:  Upright
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:  Part Sun to Full Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:  Easy
Bloom Time:  Mid Summer
Hardiness Zones:  5 - 10
Water Category:  Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:  Average Soil
Uses:  Container, bog garden, landscape
Uses Notes:  Perfect for containers, water gardens, and beds where space permits.
Maintenance Notes:  Performs best in full sun with consistently moist soils.  Place in a sheltered location out of wind to avoid leaf breakage. After frost in late fall, cut back to 2 ft, and if leaving outdoors wrap with protective layer of burlap or bubble wrap and mulch the surrounding ground generously.  If in a container, can be brought inside and given limited moisture until spring.