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    MUSA
    MUSA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MUSA

    Commonly known as Banana, plantain

    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown as an architectural foliage plant.
    • Place of origin
      Northeastern India, southeastern Asia, Japan, northern Australia.
    • Evergreen
    • Banana
    • Palm
      Palm-like
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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
    £22.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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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    MUSA basjoo 'Sakhalin'
    Japanese hardy banana
    A rare and compact and stocky growing form of M. basjoo, with shorter and wider leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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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    MUSA sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
    Darjeeling banana
    Reasonably hardy in milder areas this vigorous banana has red marking on its large leaves. The undersides of the leaves have a metallic red sheen
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Notify me
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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