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Musa basjoo
Japanese banana is a popular perennial that can create a tropical atmosphere even in colder countries of Europe. It forms a false trunk with large, up to 1m long, fresh green, deciduous leaves. The crown looks very much like a palm canopy which is why Japanese banana is loved by gardeners who ...



USUAL HEIGHT USUAL WIDTH LOCATION USDA zone
Code of winter protection zone 5+6
Code of winter protection zone 7
1.5 - 3m 0.5 - 1.5m full sun 6b   (down to -21°C) for zone 5+6   for zone 7
Musa basjoo
Another striking feature of exotic-like gardens in our climate (zone 6) are leaves of banana trees. This selection “Sakhaline” is fully hardy and was named by the largest Russian island in the North Pacific, where its origin is. Though this island is in the same climatic zone as for exam ...


USUAL HEIGHT USUAL WIDTH LOCATION USDA zone
Code of winter protection zone 5+6
Code of winter protection zone 7
1.5 - 2m 1 - 2m full sun 5b   (down to -27°C) for zone 5+6   for zone 7