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edibleFamily: MusaceaeGenus: Musa-edible
Cultivar
Hardy Banana
Musa
Often referred to as the Japanese Fiber Banana, Musa basjoo brings an exotic, architectural aesthetic to temperate landscapes. It features large, paddle-shaped, bright green leaves that create an instant jungle effect. While it produces flowers and non-edible fruits in warmer regions, it is primarily grown for its impressive foliage and cold-hardy constitution.
Musa basjoo is the most cold-hardy banana species, known for its massive, tropical-looking leaves and ability to return from the roots in cooler climates.
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Plant Detail
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade; best leaf development occurs in full sun with protection from harsh winds.
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Water
Requires consistent moisture and high water intake during the growing season; avoid waterlogging in winter.
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Mature size
8-15 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide
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Hardiness
5-10
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Growth habit
Clumping herbaceous perennial
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Plant type
Tropical perennial
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
In regions where winter temperatures drop below freezing, the pseudostem may die back, but the rhizome will typically survive and re-emerge in spring.
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Climate note
Can survive light frost; deep freeze will kill the above-ground stem, but the root system is hardy if mulched properly.
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Flower / fruit
Produces large, decorative flower bracts and non-edible small bananas, usually only in zones 8-10.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial shade; best leaf development occurs in full sun with protection from harsh winds.
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Growth rate
Fast
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Fertilizer
Heavy feeder; apply a balanced fertilizer regularly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Cut back dead or damaged foliage to the ground after the first frost or in early spring to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
In regions where winter temperatures drop below freezing, the pseudostem may die back, but the rhizome will typically survive and re-emerge in spring.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
8-15 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide
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Growth habit
Clumping herbaceous perennial
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Spacing
6-10 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces large, decorative flower bracts and non-edible small bananas, usually only in zones 8-10.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
5-10
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Temperature
Can survive light frost; deep freeze will kill the above-ground stem, but the root system is hardy if mulched properly.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Requires consistent moisture and high water intake during the growing season; avoid waterlogging in winter.
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Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with abundant organic matter.
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Soil pH
5.5-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers; however, growth will be constrained by pot size and it will require frequent watering and feeding.
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Family
Musaceae
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Foliage Look
Large, vibrant green, slightly drooping paddle-shaped leaves with prominent central veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are bright green, paddle-shaped, and prone to wind-tearing, which is a natural characteristic.
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Fruit Flower Look
Large, drooping purple-to-cream colored inflorescence bracts containing small, inedible fruit clusters.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Juvenile plants will not show flowers or fruit; exclude these from images of starter plugs.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as a clumping, multi-stemmed colony as it matures; avoid single-stem tree appearance for very young plants.
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Mature Plant Look
A bold, towering, lush green plant with a thick trunk-like pseudostem and a large, arching canopy of leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Massive pseudostem composed of leaf bases with broad, mid-ribbed leaves that can reach several feet in length.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain realistic scale of the pseudostem; do not depict woody bark textures.
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Plant Faqs
Will Musa basjoo produce edible bananas? No, the fruit is ornamental and inedible. Can this banana survive winter? Yes, it is the most cold-hardy species. Do I need to bring it indoors? Not if you are in a hardy zone and provide winter mulch protection.
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Root Look
Vigorous white fibrous roots typical of a tropical herbaceous perennial.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-rich professional potting mix.
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Starter Stage
Small, upright green-leaved plant resembling a miniature banana palm.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Typically presents with 3-5 lanceolate leaves spiraling from a central, soft green pseudostem.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Hardy Banana. This is Hardy Banana, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this bold foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical landscape you want to create. Its defining feature is the massive, paddle-shaped, bright green leaves that create an immediate and lush, exotic visual effect. To establish your starter, move the plug into a four-inch pot with well-draining soil, then relocate to your final garden or patio container once fully established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of Musa basjoo, the most cold-hardy banana for temperate gardens. This lush, fast-growing tropical perennial provides an instant jungle feel with its massive foliage.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Musa basjoo Hardy Banana | Plant Care and Tips
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