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Originally Posted by Don B
I am in the Gig Harbor, WA area and grow Musa Basjoo. I am wondering if anyone in this area has grown other varieties of banana plants that overwinter. I am also interested in other tropical type plants that survive the winters outdoors. I grow Elephant Ears, ginger, Bamboo and several other plants that help give my yard a tropical appearance.
I look forward to hearing from others in my area, or colder climates.
Thanks.
Don
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Hello Don,
Welcome! It's great to hear that there's another new member from the NW. there's actually a few from the Puget Sound area. I even tried to get a mini-convention going once, but in the last minute a majority had scheduling conflicts and had to cancel. I live in Seattle. I've been growing bananas and other tropicals since 1974. Mostly indoors and in a greenhouse. I've grown Ensete banana outdoors for 4-5 years, but that last year I had them, Seattle area had almost continuous rain for several months. Although the temperatures were mild, the continuous rain in 40°F weather caused the rhizomes to rot. The pseudo stem and leaves looked normal but I found out about the root-rot when I tried to straighten them from leaning. I believe that If I could have sheltered them from the rain, they would still be around.
Good luck to you.
Chong