Thanks guys--this is really helpful! Ok I have just one more question. After coming out of winter dormancy the leaf petioles from last year broke in the middle so that the leaves hung down from the tree. Over time I cut them off one by one as they started to die off but the left over petioles and leaf sheaths on the pseuostem are rotting, and it hasn't seemed to bother the tree, but there are 7 or 8 that are doing this. All new growth looks great, so no need to cut back to healthy growth. Is this normal or ok? It looks just like this picture:
Banana Gallery - Rot?
Thanks!