Japanese Banana
Musa Basjoo
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness zone
- 5-10
- Min. Temperature
- −20°F (−29°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height6-14 ft
Mature spread6-10 ft
Plant typePerennials
Bloom seasonSummer
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees
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