Banana Basjoo

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Basjoo:  Large and fast-growing. Gardeners grow these for their ornamental foliage which lends an exotic and tropical aura to the landscape. Plants produce huge paddle-shaped leaves that grow to 2′ wide and to 6’ long. Cream to yellow flowers may appear in summer on mature plants followed by inedible green fruit. Simple to grow, give it plenty of water, fertilizer and sunlight. Great container accent. Bring indoors in the colder months and enjoy this as a huge indoor plant.

Full to Part Sun

Height: 8-12’/Spread: 6-14’             

Foliage Accent

Size Available: 1-Gallon

Banana Basjoo

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A stunning tropical plant that grows in cool climates? Yes! This ornamental banana tree will warm up your landscape instantly. This banana tree does not produce edible fruit, but it will produce jealous glances from your neighbors when they see your tropical paradise. This extremely vigorous banana grows many feet in a season and in time forms large clumps that can reach up to 13 feet in height. Although it does produce bananas, they are inedible. Simple to grow, give it plenty of water, fertilizer and sunlight.