edwmax

Thanks for confirming the Orinoco. .... My recommendation for the Orinoco was because this is a low maintenance plant with a thick stem that can with stand some wind and temps to the mid 20's. The leaves will die at first frost, but the pstem doesn't die back to the ground and will recover quickly with warm weather. The plant doesn't grow large fruit bunches so propping is usually not required.

Vette-Kid stated eatable fruit was desirable but not a requirement. Most Orinoco bananas are eatable. An other choice could be the very cold hardy basjoo banana which can stand frost & snow on it leaves down to 29 deg F and has a seeded fruit ( not eatable).

Of course other banana varieties can work but are more labor insensitive; less cold tolerant; and do not stand up well to winds.

__________________