
Hardy Banana Plants! Musa 'Basjoo'
Tropical Elegance: Bring the allure of the tropics to your garden with the majestic Musa 'Basjoo' Hardy Banana Plant. With its large, vibrant green le…
Tropical Elegance: Bring the allure of the tropics to your garden with the majestic Musa 'Basjoo' Hardy Banana Plant. With its large, vibrant green leaves and striking presence, it instantly adds a touch of exotic elegance to any landscape.
Cold-Hardy: Unlike traditional banana plants, Musa 'Basjoo' is cold-hardy, making it suitable for growing outdoors in Irish summers where other banana varieties struggle to survive. With proper care, these hardy plants can withstand cold temperatures, allowing you to enjoy a taste of the tropics even in colder regions.
Low Maintenance: Don't let the tropical appearance fool you - Musa 'Basjoo' Hardy Banana Plants are surprisingly low maintenance. They require minimal care and attention, making them perfect for busy gardeners or those new to tropical gardening.
Fast Growth: Watch in awe as your Musa 'Basjoo' Hardy Banana Plant rapidly grows into a stunning focal point in your garden. With its vigorous growth habit, it quickly establishes itself, providing you with a lush backdrop of tropical foliage.
Musa basjoo is a herbaceous perennial with trunk-like pseudostems growing to around 2–2.5 m (6.6–8.2 ft), with a crown of mid-green leaves growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) long and 70 cm (28 in) wide when mature.
The species produces male and female flowers on the same inflorescence which may extend for over 1 m (3.3 ft).
The banana fruit formed are yellow-green, around 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) long and 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) broad; they are inedible, with sparse white pulp and many black seeds. Supplied in 2 Litre pots .
Please note the leaves may get damage in transport this will not affect the plant in the long term as banana plants very quickly grows new leaves in a matter of days .