Musa basjoo
Japanese fiber banana
Common names: ornamental banana, winter-hardy banana
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Description
The Japanese fiber banana is the most robust banana for our climate, bringing tropical flair to the garden with its large, fresh‑green leaves. It is cultivated as a structural shrub; edible fruit is rarely produced, and the appeal lies in its lush foliage.
Care instructions
Plant the fiber banana in nutrient‑rich, humus‑laden soil at a sunny, wind‑protected location and water abundantly during the growing season. Fertilize regularly from May to August. After the first frost, trim the foliage and wrap the trunk heavily with leaves, burlap, and a wire basket to protect the rootstock through winter; it will rebound vigorously in May.
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