Banana Plants
Family:
Musaceae
Ornamental bananas feature lush foliage & huge flowers.   

 

Preface
Banana plants in this section are ornamental. Musa basjoo and Musa lasiocarpa can be overwintered outdoors in south coastal BC. Less hardy banana plants such as E. 'Maureli' can also used in the outdoor landscape from late spring to autumn, but it's critical to move tropical banana species indoors before the first frost. Whether placed indoors or outdoors, most banana plants do best in a sunny location.

 

Ensete ventricosum 'Maureli'
Common Name:
Red Abyssinian Banana
Description: Excellent foliage plant featuring reddish-burgundy leaves & trunk.
Hardiness: Zone 10. Do not over-winter outdoors in Canada.
Price:
 $15.00 (1 gallon pot) $25.00 (2 gallon pot).

 

Musa basjoo
Common Name: Japanese Fiber Banana
Description: The world's most cold-hardy banana. Up to 18' tall in 3 years.
Hardiness: Zone 7. Wrap trunk over winter to retain height.
Price: $25.00 (2 gallon pot) $35.00 (3 gallon pot)

 

Musa coccinea
Common Name: Okinawa Torch, Red Torch Banana, Scarlet Banana.
Description: Fiery orange-red bracts, flowering at 5' - 8' tall.
Hardiness:
Zone 9, possibly colder with mulching.
Price: $25.00 (2 gallon pot)

 

Musa lasiocarpa (syn. Musella lasiocarpa)
Common Name: Golden Lotus Banana, Chinese Yellow Banana
Description: This stout species rarely exceeds 4' in height. Incredible flower. 
Hardiness: Zone 8, possibly colder with mulching. Protect from winter rains.
Price: $25.00 (2 gallon pot)

 

Musa ornata
Common Name: Flowering Banana
Description: Pink bracts with a touch of lavender, flowering at 5' - 7' tall.
Hardiness: Zone 9
, possibly colder with mulching.
Price: $25.00 (2 gallon pot)

 

Musa velutina
Common Name: Pink Velvet Banana, Self-Peeling Banana
Description: Pink bracts produce miniature seeded bananas. 4' - 5' tall.
Hardiness: Zone 9
, possibly colder with mulching.
Price: Temporarily sold out

 

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