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bigdog · 09-13-2009, 09:59 PM

Musa itinerans var. itinerans has no wax on the leaves or pseudostem.

Being closely related to M. basjoo, it could indeed be hardy to zone 5, but only with some good mulch for protection. I don't think you would have a problem at all in zone 6, as long as you gave an inch or 2 of mulch for protection in the winter.

Frank

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