Musa basjoo

Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot

• Exotic statement piece for the garden
• Showy 2' by 6' leaves
• Classic tropical foliage

This cold-hardy Banana plant is a great focal point in the garden, or as a patio plant or poolside accent. It provides an exciting tropical look to the summer landscape. Older plants may flower in warmer climates, but the fruit is inedible. Plants do prefer some light shade or filtered light during the heat of the day.

Uses: Asian Gardens, Containers, Specimen
Nature Attraction: Hummingbirds
Notable Features: Fast-Growing, Huge leaves, Unusual Flowers
Growth Habit: Upright

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil amended with compost. Provide shelter from windy sites to avoid shredded leaves. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Cut the stem back to about 2' in autumn in zones 5-8, making sure the roots well are well mulched; remaining dead material can be removed in spring. Alternatively, overwinter indoors in a large container, keeping barely moist. The plant may flower and fruit if planted in the ground in zones 9-10.