Kostas
06-21-2012, 01:38 PM
Hello :)
I have a triangular space along my garden path,about where it begins and thus its an easily viewable location that needs to look good yearround if possible. Its a relatively protected spot right next to an unheated building,that will have tree cover once things grow. However,any plant taller than 4 meters will still be getting lateral full sun no matter how much the other plants grow. This location also gets plenty roof runoff water but so far,the plants i have planted there have done well(Dioon spinulossum,Acanthophoenix rubra). I want to plant a banana there but one that grows tall(4m++ preferably)while having a thin pseudostem(30cm and thinner)so that the spot wont get too crowded and i can have a few pseudostems at once. I also want the variety to be colorful and at the same time one of the leaf hardier ones. I was thinking 'Chini Champa' and from the agronomic evaluation info i found,it grows to 4,5m tall and has a 28cm thick pseudostem. I cannot however find any actual cold hardiness data and especially anything leaf hardiness related. I also dont know if the 'Chini Champa' circulating around are the true ones and the one mentioned on the agronomic evaluation study i read so any info related to Chini Champa's mature pseudostem girth and height as well as fruit taste,would be really appreciated.
Another cultivar that sounds suitable is 'Popoulu' and as its described as needing some shade,it would probably like this spot. I dont know however how leaf hardy it is and how it compare to 'Chini Champa' and other cultivars in leaf hardiness. For example,i have heard that 'Red Iholene' is really tender leaf wise so there certainly is variation in leaf hardiness.
A third cultivar i am thinking about is 'Mysore' but i dont know how thick this one gets and how suitable it would be for this position as i have read its one of the more heat needier ones? Would it do well in that spot? What is its pseudostem girth and pseudostem height?
Looking forward to your advise and information!
Thank you very much in advance! :)
I have a triangular space along my garden path,about where it begins and thus its an easily viewable location that needs to look good yearround if possible. Its a relatively protected spot right next to an unheated building,that will have tree cover once things grow. However,any plant taller than 4 meters will still be getting lateral full sun no matter how much the other plants grow. This location also gets plenty roof runoff water but so far,the plants i have planted there have done well(Dioon spinulossum,Acanthophoenix rubra). I want to plant a banana there but one that grows tall(4m++ preferably)while having a thin pseudostem(30cm and thinner)so that the spot wont get too crowded and i can have a few pseudostems at once. I also want the variety to be colorful and at the same time one of the leaf hardier ones. I was thinking 'Chini Champa' and from the agronomic evaluation info i found,it grows to 4,5m tall and has a 28cm thick pseudostem. I cannot however find any actual cold hardiness data and especially anything leaf hardiness related. I also dont know if the 'Chini Champa' circulating around are the true ones and the one mentioned on the agronomic evaluation study i read so any info related to Chini Champa's mature pseudostem girth and height as well as fruit taste,would be really appreciated.
Another cultivar that sounds suitable is 'Popoulu' and as its described as needing some shade,it would probably like this spot. I dont know however how leaf hardy it is and how it compare to 'Chini Champa' and other cultivars in leaf hardiness. For example,i have heard that 'Red Iholene' is really tender leaf wise so there certainly is variation in leaf hardiness.
A third cultivar i am thinking about is 'Mysore' but i dont know how thick this one gets and how suitable it would be for this position as i have read its one of the more heat needier ones? Would it do well in that spot? What is its pseudostem girth and pseudostem height?
Looking forward to your advise and information!
Thank you very much in advance! :)