Basjoo Banana Plant – Cold Hardy Tropical Beauty

The Basjoo Banana (Musa basjoo) is a cold-hardy, fast-growing ornamental banana plant with broad, vibrant green leaves. Non-edible and low-maintenance, it brings a lush tropical look to gardens, patios, and large containers.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Musa basjoo
• Type: Cold-hardy ornamental banana plant
• Mature size: 10 to 15 feet tall
• Foliage: Broad, vibrant green leaves
• Cold hardiness: Down to -10°F with proper mulching
• Growing zones: USDA 5 to 11
• Care level: Low maintenance
• Note: Non-edible, ornamental use

Best for

• Tropical-look garden beds
• Patios and large containers
• Cold-climate gardens needing hardy structure
• Fast vertical greenery
• Low-maintenance ornamental plantings

How to grow

Plant in gardens, patios, or large containers in USDA zones 5 to 11. Fast-growing and easy to care for, it survives temperatures as low as -10°F with proper mulching. Grown for ornamental use rather than fruit.

About Everglades Farm

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