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Originally Posted by norteno
I have three well rooted Orinoco pups now. I planted one out just for fun to see if it will make it through the winter outdoors, the other two I potted in 5 gal containers and will overwinter indoors. I was wondering if anyone has experience with these in west-of-cascades Northwest? I read that they are way hardy enough for here, but we have that unique cold and wet winter. What methods of protection will work? Does it even need protection if fruit is not the goal?
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both my dwarf orinoco banana and cavenish died last snow storm. Some webiste said cold hardy 8A some say only to 9a. Well it is 9A and not 8A. I see its been many years since the first post. Wondering what is new with your banana trees since then have you successfully fruited any? I wouldn't recommend any that is taller than your greenhouse ceiling. since you will have to bring them in to protect from frost. I would stick with dwarf varieties. Or keept them planted outside with very good protection. Yes you need to protect them if planted outdoors!