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Cold Hardy Bananas This forum is dedicated to the discussion of bananas that are able to grow and thrive in cold areas. You'll find lots of tips and discussions about keeping your bananas over the winter. |
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What is the best banana plant to grown in Kansas City?
I am wanting to plant a banana tree in my yard as part of the landscape. What is the best one to grow in my zone? Do I need to dig it up in the fall and plant it again in the spring?
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Re: What is the best banana plant to grown in Kansas City?
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Musa Basjoo might be a possibility as an ornamental plant. All other banana plants that produce edible fruits most likely will not make it in your growing zone. |
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Re: What is the best banana plant to grown in Kansas City?
Hello from across the river! I am in Kansas.
Musa Basjoo is the only type that I know *will* winter over: It does better if you heap leaves over it in the Fall but most years it will come back from the roots if you do not. Mine grew about 7 feet tall: it is not one of the big varieties. Mekong Giant MIGHT winter over in Kansas: nobody is certain. I lost my Musa Basjoo, so this year I am giving a Mekong Giant a try. OH! Edited to add: our growing season is too short for a banana to produce fruit, alas. Last edited by Terri : 04-01-2015 at 11:00 AM. |
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Re: What is the best banana plant to grown in Kansas City?
Texas star,orinco, and California gold will live there as long as you dig them up each fall and store them in a dry place that stays above freezing. Hope that helps
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Re: What is the best banana plant to grown in Kansas City?
thank you both! I am going to look into those varieties. I am landscaping my yard currently and deciding what I should plant.
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Re: What is the best banana plant to grown in Kansas City?
I would plant Musa basjoo and let them winter over. They will spread that way and give you a nice grove in time.
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