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    MUSA
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    MUSA

    Genus of 40 species of evergreen palm-like, suckering perennials found in light woodland and at forest margins in northeastern India and Bangladesh and from southeastern Asia to Japan and northern Australia.

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    Varieties
    MUSA basjoo
    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
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.00
    MUSA basjoo 'Sakhalin'
    Japanese hardy banana
    Compact form of M. basjoo, with shorter and wider leaves.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    MUSA sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
    Darjeeling banana
    Darjeeling banana 'Red Tiger'. Green leaves with red stripes.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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    Garden Goodies
    Slate Plant Labels
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