Cold-Hardy Bananas Archive
Musella Lasiocarpa (Chinese Yellow Banana)
About Musella Lasiocarpa
Musella lasiocarpa is a great plant for a tropical effect in cooler climate zones. It is not a true banana, but a banana relative, and has a smaller, shrub-like form. It can produce a large, lotus-shaped, waxy yellow flower that will remain in bloom for six months.
The Chinese yellow banana is endemic to [...]
Musa Basjoo (Japanese Fiber Banana)
About Musa Basjoo
Musa basjoo is generally considered the most cold-hardy banana.
While it does grow in Japan, the Japanese fiber banana is native to the Ryukyu Archipelago, which lies between Japan and Taiwan. It is also very common in parts of China.
Its large, tropical foliage and fast growth rate make it ideal for a dramatic feature [...]
The Hardiest Bananas
A List of Cold-Hardy Bananas
Bananas can add an instant tropical look to any landscape. They are fast-growing, with huge, tropical-looking leaves. Although the cold-hardy temperate varieties listed below rarely fruit in colder climates, they are valuable for their dramatic foliage.
Musa basjoo has long been considered the hardiest banana. It should be hardy to [...]
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