My Basjoo

This picture was taken last August. This Basjoo banana is overwintered in ground here in Zone 6, Pa. Every year it grows to about 10'-12' high before the frost comes and hit it.

good looking banana!!
I think I might try one inground here next yr.. do you provide any protection for it?

Gina *BabyBlue*

If you have a spot against a wall and has a southern exposure, you can grow it with minimum protection. I normally cut it to the ground and cover it with mulch. This year I left it alone, and seems a very warm winter so far for my area. I'm in zone 6 in Pa.

hmm.. I have a spot if I only planted one or two would work..
how massive is the root system on those? I have a raised bed next to the south side of my house but it is only about 3' from house wall to retaining wall.. but it is all black soil!! very very fertile!!

Gina *BabyBlue*

This Banana loves fertile soil, Doesn't like wet soil, so a fast draining soil is ideal. Cultivate the soil prior to planting it. It also loves full sun.

Bass