The ‘Basjoo’ is the world’s cold hardiest banana tree. It is hardy planted in ground to -3°F and with protective mulching it can survive temperatures reaching down to -20°F. Its inflorescence is one of the most beautiful of all bananas. Strong fibers in the trunk of the 'Basjoo' have been used to make fabrics. It is a great landscape plant, it lends a tropical appearance to any situation. This is a great addition for gardeners living in cold temperate areas. 'Basjoo' also does very well in containers and makes a good interior plant. This banana tree can be grown in all 50 states. Gets 10' to 18' tall depending on light and watering. Does produce bananas. This Japanese native is hardy to zero when mulched. It will grow to 10 feet tall (less than 10' in a large pot) and grace your northern yard with giant tropical looking banana stems and leaves. Though its seedy fruit is not palatable the flowers are showy. It needs sun, lots of summer water and lots of nitrogren for rapid growth. After the first fall frost, prune the stems to a foot high and use the leaves for mulch. By each May new growth will be spectacular. Zones 3 -11.

This is one of the most common Banana tree varieties for all locations. It will proper care it will start to produce Bananas in 10 to 15 months after planting. This tree will actually grow from (10 to 18 feet or more). Grows well in all 50 States with proper care.

When you think of the tropics, you think of banana trees. And these big, lush beauties give that tropical feel to any landscape.

But the hardy Basjoo can also take winter temperatures down to -20° F when properly mulched. In fact, its the cold hardiest banana tree you can find... growing as far north as Minnesota... and can grow in all 50 states.

These trees are ornamental banana trees. They give you that tropical feeling, and will produce fruit.

You'll love how easy it is to add this beautiful plant to your yard. Simply plant it and stand back... in the warmer months it’ll grow 2 feet a week!

Your banana trees have been cultivated in the ground and then transplanted to large pots. The new roots are then fully developed before your Banana tree ready for shipping. This means that your Basjoo Banana tree is ready to be planted when you receive it, and will put on remarkable growth the first growing season.

It grows up to 10-18 ft. high, so you can pretty much plant it anywhere... even tight spaces.

These are extremly easy and fun to grow.

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