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Originally Posted by aroidgrower
Sodak I am putting a new banana into TC that maybe the answer for you hardiness problem. It was a collected banana seed that I grew 3 years ago. I have been unable to flower it yet or get a true ID. It has flaps on the stems similar to basjoo but they tend to dry up and turn fiberous. The plant produces large rhizomes similar to basjoo but they spreed much more and are usually 1 to almost 2 feet under ground. It has survived the last 3 years here in zone 6 better than basjoo. I think you would have to protect it but it does look to be faster hardier and taller growing than basjoo so far. More test are still needed to see what all it can do.
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Now that would be really great. I wouldn't mind mulching, covering, etc. in the winter, but I have yet to hear of truly successful overwinter of Basjoo, Sikkimensis in a zone 5. Something like this would be absolutely fantastic, and potentially very profitable. Put me down on your list once you get it working. I have faith!
Cheers.