Musa Sikkimensis Banana Plants

Musa basjoo is a hardy species of Banana that has been used in British gardens for many years. It is reputedly the hardiest of all the banana family. It is sometimes called the Japanese banana, but probably comes originally from Himalayas/China. Micropropagation has made this banana plant widely available.

In the plant's 5th year it may produce flowers and small inedible fruit. A strong and vigorous grower with tough green foliage, often flushed with ruby-red tints. Very hardy, tolerates wind and suitable for large containers or growing in the border.


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