Musa basjoo, Hardy Banana winter interest part sun or shade yields

part sun or shade yields much prettier results

filigreed leaves

Grows quickly but not intrusively by rhizomes

Native to southwestern Europe

Musa basjoo, Hardy Banana winter interest part sun or shade yieldsThis hardy banana has blazed a trail into the idyllic island in each of us: bold 8 foot long leaves on clumping plants to 15 feet tall. Don't be put off by the occasional tattered leaf; that is the nature and part of the look of banana plants. If you live in a bit colder climate as we do, you might even enjoy the wintertime brown and tattered leaves, especially if you are a photographer. Here in Western Oregon, it is perennial. Protect from summer