I think montreal is zone 5B, that said the musa basjoo's have been for sale here for a few weeks. According to the dealers, cutting the plant down to 2 feet after the first frost and loading a ton of mulch over the plant, chances are it will be back in the spring. I have another idea that seems to help the other less winter hardy plants in my yard survive winters here. The ground never freezes to within 2 feet of the foundation of my home. The plants that are right up against the warm concrete always come back. I plan to try this with the basjoo. Anyone know where the most northerly Basjoo is planted? I am curious to see if others in my area or even further north have had success.
