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Hardy Banana | Musa basjoo | Japanese Fiber Banana | Cold Hardy Banana
Musa Basjoo is a sun-loving herbaceous perennial (widely grown as a spectacular architectural focal point) prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of massive, arching, bright green, paddle-shaped leaves that bring an instant, lush tropical canopy to any environment. This exceptionally tough, incredibly cold-hardy selection is known for its remarkable, vigorous, fast-growing habit and bold, structural foliage that creates a dramatic, eye-catching statement piece for any landscape, perfectly suited for independent, small-scale plant cultivation. It thrives in full sun and rich soil, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for sunny landscape borders, tropical-themed gardens, poolside plantings, and large patio containers. With its bold, sweeping form and uniquely gigantic foliage, Hardy Banana offers an extraordinary display of vibrant tropical scale with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Musa Basjoo
Light: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in bright, direct sunlight to produce the most abundant, massive leaves and maintain a tight, sturdy, upright form. It requires strict protection from strong, harsh winds, which will easily shred its delicate, enormous leaves, though too much shade will cause the plant to become weak, stretch toward the light, and significantly reduce its growth rate.
Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, loamy soil heavily amended with compost to fuel its rapid, massive growth while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay, especially during the cold, wet winter months when dormant.
Water: High; water heavily and regularly to keep the soil evenly moist during the active summer growing season, allowing only the very top surface of the soil to dry out between waterings. It is a massive drinker that strongly dislikes being completely dried out and performs best with consistent, deep moisture, especially during the intense heat of summer.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. In colder climates, allow the first heavy frost to kill the foliage, then cut the thick, fibrous pseudostem down to about a foot or two above the ground. Cover the remaining base heavily with a thick, insulating layer of mulch or leaves to protect the underground corm through the winter, allowing it to surge with vigorous new growth in the early spring.
Wildlife: Generally grown for its striking foliage; it is completely non-toxic and entirely safe for cats, dogs, and curious pets. Outdoors, its massive canopy is naturally deer-resistant.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–11; exceptionally cold-hardy for a tropical plant, completely dying back to the ground in winter in cooler regions before rapidly regenerating from the underground root system each spring.
Shipping Info
Musa Basjoo Banana plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Growing Zones
5 - 11
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Low Temperature
-10°F to -20°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Non Fragrant
Polinator Required
No (The tiny fruit produced is strictly ornamental and inedible)
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Green Brown
Growth Rate
Extremely Fast
Soil
Extremely heavy feeder; requires rich, organically dense, and highly composted soil that drains exceptionally well; the underground corm will easily rot in cold, waterlogged winter clay
Moisture
Consistently moist but not waterlogged
Sun Exposure
Full sun to light partial shade
Mature Spread
8 to 10 feet
Mature Height
10 to 15 feet
Bloom Period
Mid to Late Summer
Pruning Time
After the first hard frost blackens and kills the foliage, cut the main fleshy stems back to 1 to 2 feet above the ground and bury the remaining stump under a massive mound of dry mulch (leaves, straw) for winter insulation
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Herbaceous
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Very healthy and beautiful
Healthy and beautiful! A little smaller than I expected.
I was very impressed with how well my 18 little lantanas were packed. All looked healthy and I planted them yesterday. It was a little difficult unpacking them but that’s the price I paid for having you pack them so well. I was a little worried when I saw UPS coming to the door with the box slung over the driver’s shoulder despite the fact that the box was marked with an ⬆️ and it said live plants. But all is well. Now if I can just keep them alive.
Lovely little guy-- impossible to find coral honeysuckle at my local nursery for whatever reason. I really appreciate that the Blossomdale staff kept it and nurtured it a little longer so it would be more robust for the trip. Can't wait to put it in the ground and watch it thrive :-) Will order from them again.
The mahoi double banana tree delivered on time, perfectly protected from shipping damage, and ready to plant. Love my new banana tree!
It was my very first plant I order online so I wasn’t sure what to expect but when it got here and in one piece and as long as it is I was shocked but very HAPPY.
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