Sorry, but basjoo's shred easy.Your first planting location sounds good to me. There is just no getting around shredded leaves in a windy location. That goes for many types of bananas. There are some bananas that have more durable leaves.But with the strong winds we get in CA sometimes, they are also bound to shred.My basjoo took a beating this winter so far. Windy just about everyday a few weeks back. All i can say is plant them in the most wind-protected area of your yard.Pray for no winds.
