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MUSA basjoo

Commonly known as Japanese banana

The only banana species capable of growing outdoors in the UK and, in maturity, producing clusters of edible bananas. Huge arching lance-shaped leaves which may get damaged over a cold winter and need removing, but do not worry, new leaves will soon reappear
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Arching, oblong-lance-shaped, bright-green leaf blades to 3m (10ft) long.
  • Yellow
    Pale yellow or cream.
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Banana
  • Palm
    Can be multi-stemmed. Produces flowers 2-3cm (¾ to 1¼in) long with large, brown bracts in pendent, terminal spikes. More mature specimens may produce inedible fruits to 6cm (2½in) long.
  • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
    Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from winds

MUSA basjoo

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mite, mealy bugs and aphids can be a problem particularly if in greenhouse
    Place of origin
    Japan
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Greenhouse / conservatory
    Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    Loam based compost, plenty of light but shade from hot sun.
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich
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