Japanese banana

Overview

Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) is an herbacious, perennial species of banana plant native to China and Japan. It is an evergreen plant, growing up to six metres tall, and is widely grown for its ornamental leaves and yellowish-green flowers that appear in mid-summer. The fruits are small, reddish-brown and inedible. It has tough, fibrous foliage, and is very hardy, making it great for gardens in colder areas as it can survive temperatures as low as -20°C. In warmer climates, it is an excellent choice for providing a tropical feel to the garden.

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