Originally Posted by saltydad

Nothing seems as hardy as basjoo that we know of. Musella lasiocarpa and sikkimensis are supposedly pretty hardy. I had a lasiocarpa come back after a winter of heavy straw mulch. However, it was a pup and only started growing midsummer, and never achieved more than 1 ft. in growth. Accordingly, I brought it inside this fall. Sikkimensis have died when left outside in my 7a zone. That's why I have a living room, family room and basement filled with bananas until spring!