How cold hardy is Dwarf Namwah?
In other words, for those that actually grow D. Namwah, what is the minimum temp it has endured before dying to the ground? The cold hardy list at Wadd's Creek lists it similar to D. Cavendish: Cold Hardy Banana list - I can say from experience that my D. Cavendish tend to die to the ground at around 27F.
On the other hand, my Praying Hands, Goldfinger, and Ice Cream all came through fine unprotected at 27F. Ice Cream definitely endured 24F with psuedostems intact (I can't speak for PH or GF as they weren't part of my collection when it reached 24F).
Of course, microclimates can have an effect, but I'm talking about if all things are held equal.
So, does anyone want to weigh in on the D. Namwah?
Thanks! Nate
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Current varieties: Dwarf Namwah, FHIA-03 (Sweetheart), White Iholena, Maoli, Orinoco, Manzano (Apple), Praying Hands, Dwarf Brazilian, Pisang Raja, Rajapuri, Ice Cream (Blue Java), FHIA-01 (Goldfinger), Kandarian
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