aupoet

Hi, I live in southern Ala, along the Gulf Coast, so I am probably farther north than you. I have several banana plants out in my yard and have never lost any of them from the cold weather. The tops might get bit back like yours but they always come back from the root mat.

For the young 1st year plants, I cover them with what ever will fit over them like a 5 gallon bucket or plastic trash can and then pile hay or straw around it, to see them through the winter. The bigger trees get one 6 to 8 ft. stem protected to increase my chances of getting a flower and ripe fruit next season. Just today, I uncovered my plants and while the leaves are all long dead, the stems are firm and ready to grow.

Whether or not your plants will come out will depend on what variety of banana they are and how cold hardy that type is. I would just leave them alone and see if they come out this spring.