Grows best across the United States in USDA hardiness zones 4-10 and has excellent winter hardiness. The banana tree can go through cold winters and withstand winter temperatures down to -20°F with proper mulching techniques.

The Basjoo banana tree will grow 10 to 15 feet tall in maturity and does best in full sun to partial sunlight. It is adaptable to a variety of soils as long as you mulch it for winter care. Best growth will happen in medium, well-drained soils and warm airy temperatures. It can grow up to 1-2 feet during the spring growing season.

Strong winds and freezing temperatures in the colder climates may cause the stalks and green leaves to die back to the ground level. Banana Tree Care winter includes pruning the banana plants down to the ground or 1 foot above and heavily mulching with organic material. If you live in an area with mild winters, your leaves may wilt and droop after a cold winter night. With these hardy banana plants, you can cut the leaves off in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

With a large layer of mulch, the roots will stay safe under the warmth of the soil. In the spring new stalks will shoot up from the cold hardy banana tree rhizomes replacing the dead ones from the previous year.

PRICE IS FOR (1) HEALHTY WELL ROOTED STARTER PLANT THAT IS SHIPPED WITHOUT POT. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED YOU DO NOT TRANSPLANT IT INTO ANYTHING LARGER THAN 4 INCH POT UPON ARRIVAL. WHEN IT OUTGROWS THAT SIZE THEN MOVE UP TO NEXT SIZE.

YOU MUST USE QUALITY WELL DRAINING SOIL MIX. WHEN MORE MATURE GRADUALLY INTRODUCE TO SUN. DO NOT PLANT IN GROUND UNTIL MORE MATURE.