MUSA basjoo
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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
£22.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite, mealy bugs and aphids can be a problem particularly if in greenhouse -
Place of origin
Japan -
EvergreenArching, oblong-lance-shaped, bright-green leaf blades to 3m (10ft) long.
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Yellow
Pale yellow or cream. -
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterLoam based compost, plenty of light but shade from hot sun.
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Banana
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PalmCan 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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Shelter from winds
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