My aunt and I grow them here in zone 6, every fall all we do is heavily mulch them and cut them down and they come back every year no problem! The roots survived the freeze we had to -4F this winter!
When do you uncover them and how long does it take them to grow to at least 4 feet? Also do you keep the trunks dry because sometimes the cold water collects and causes rot
They do bloom and possibly produce fruit if the right conditions are met, however in most climates it will not survive the winter to ripeness, and the fruit is not desirable for flavor.
Not stupid at all! It's more known for being cold hardy than having fruit, so in short, we wouldn't advise it. Not to mention in cold climates the fruit will likely not fully ripen unless kept indoors or in a greenhouse. Cavendish is a typical eating variety of banana.
Wow. I live in zone 8b (San Antonio) , and have a Cavendish. I'm hoping it will have bananas one day. I hope it survives the winter. I love these big bananas - Musa Basjoo.
@batesnursery Lately it's been windy with tropical storm Alberto, and the banana leaves are not liking it. They're alive, but a little shredded looking. I've heard that people in the area have gotten the Cavendish to bear fruit.
My aunt and I grow them here in zone 6, every fall all we do is heavily mulch them and cut them down and they come back every year no problem! The roots survived the freeze we had to -4F this winter!
When do you uncover them and how long does it take them to grow to at least 4 feet? Also do you keep the trunks dry because sometimes the cold water collects and causes rot
My most favorite plant! As tropical as it gets!
That's awesome. You know you can use the leaf, kinda wipe it and use it like a plate for your bbq or whatever
You want a TRUE BEAST......Get you a Red Banana Tree. Watch it grow 2 stories high. BEAST
If you're in the warmer zone to support them, absolutely!
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Beautiful can buy some from your garden
THANK YOU!!
They are super tough.
Do they produce fruit. Is the fruit edible?
They do bloom and possibly produce fruit if the right conditions are met, however in most climates it will not survive the winter to ripeness, and the fruit is not desirable for flavor.
I know this is gonna sound stupid but....Is the fruit edible?
Not stupid at all! It's more known for being cold hardy than having fruit, so in short, we wouldn't advise it. Not to mention in cold climates the fruit will likely not fully ripen unless kept indoors or in a greenhouse. Cavendish is a typical eating variety of banana.
Wow. I live in zone 8b (San Antonio) , and have a Cavendish. I'm hoping it will have bananas one day. I hope it survives the winter.
I love these big bananas - Musa Basjoo.
We're rooting for you! Finished fruit is definitely impossible up here without a greenhouse.
@batesnursery Lately it's been windy with tropical storm Alberto, and the banana leaves are not liking it. They're alive, but a little shredded looking.
I've heard that people in the area have gotten the Cavendish to bear fruit.
@@maryreynolds8568 They will recover afterwards, ever pushing out new leaves from the center stalk
HELLO DO YOU SELL YOUR TREES
Yes, we sell them to the greater Middle Tennessee region.
Which zone?
Zones 5-10