ABYSSINIAN BANANA
ABYSSINIAN BANANA
Zones - 10-11
Description -
Tropical appearance to this fast growing palm-like ornamental perennial. Rising from the solitary pseudotrunk are large paddle-shaped 10- to 15-foot long bright green leaves having a bright red lower midrib. Protect from strong winds. Evergreen. Full sun. To 20 feet tall, 15-foot spread. Seed grown.
Key Benefits
Medium to large tropical ornamental. Huge (10-15 ft.) bright green leaves with red midrib rise from tall pseudotrunk. Most attractive when protected from strong winds. An indispensable tropical.
Time of Flowering
Summer.
Average Landscape Size
Fast-growing to 15 to 20 ft. tall
Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Cold Hardiness
30 to 40 F