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Originally Posted by harveyc
I have a nice Chinese Tallow tree that lets in filtered light and that is my natural "shadehouse". New bananas go in pots and are placed under that tree and get a few hours of sun in the morning and maybe an hour late in the day. It seems to work out well.
You should be able to do something. Get some small stakes and place 4 around each banana and staple a small white bag or piece of paper over them.
You can do it. Once they take off it is very rewarding to watch them grow.
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Harvey,
I certainly hope that Chinese Tallows aren't as invasive in California as they are here in the Houston area. They are a scourge here, taking over wooded areas, fenceline, undeveloped properties, etc. I understand that further north, like Zone 7, they aren't really a problem (I think winter helps keep them in check) and do make a nice shade tree with nice fall color, but they are such a problem here. They really should be considered an invasive species here due to their prolific seeding. Just keep and eye on them is all I'm saying.