Tropic to Tropic Plants

• Zone 5-8(Protected) 9-11

• Sun

• Height 25'

The Musa basjoo banana plant is very exotic, and their large, draping, tropical leaves would look excellent around a
pool, Jacuzzis and all water features.  Used effectively for a quick lush Tropical garden appearance.

Banana are giant clumping herbs that grow from underground rhizomes. The trunks are tightly wrapped leaf
sheaths. Each trunk, in its lifetime, produces one flower spike, then fruits and slowly dies. The banana plant
replaces itself by growing suckers, otherwise known as "pups", or new shoots, from the base of the parent
plant.

Musa Basjoo prefers cool temperatures and will remain full and lush until the first frost. With proper
protection each Winter, your Banana tree will produce a flower and bananas in the third or fourth season.

I have been growing Musa basjoo for 30 years. It generally requires
Zone 7 or higher if it is to be left in the ground over winter. Over-wintering in the ground can occur in Zone 6
and even 5 in areas where ground frost doesn't run too deep or supplemental heat can be provided. (Christmas lights at the base)

Sometimes positioning next to a building can facilitate this. In areas where ground frost is a problem they can be lifted
each fall.

1 gallon size $20.00ea

Also have larger sizes 3 gallon $45.00 thru 10 gallon $125.00.