Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Mine came from Martin Gibbons. I get it through the winter in a frost free polytunnel :-) Although the plants 'mother' was living outside quite happily in South West London. Mind you there is a significant 'heat island' effect equal to perhaps 1/2 a zone also not sure how it got on last winter.

regards
Kev

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Where can I get some of these bananas that tolerate some mnus degrees and snow???? I live in zone 7b but we get snow and very cold temps here also I would live to poo urchase some!!!

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Depends where you live ofcourse ;) Europe or USA.

Kind regards,
Remko.

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Usa lol

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Are they no avalable in the US??? This sadens me if so

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Hi,

Musa sp. Yangste is difficult to get, so that I recommend you to buy Musa basjoo and also Musa sikkimensis, they are also hardy for your area with winter protection! Also in Germany there are many basjoos outdoors in gardens. But also in Brazil in Angatuba in the nursery of my friend Helton and in Lucianópolis where I have my second residence there are basjoos, also see also Família das musaceae and Bananas Raras In the U.S. there also are pups from Musa basjoo and sikkimensis available.

Best wishes
Basjoofriend

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Mekong seems to be good, you might try it. I'm still getting it big enough untill I dare to try it. They're readily available in the US.

Kind regards,
Remko.

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

it does sound like a good one but I have onky found one place that even sells it !!! I am going to tey it to it says they are hardy to zone 6 so it should do pretty good in my zone 7b ;))

Re: Musa sp. yangtse ........ which variety is this?
 

Glad I have a few acers of land I hope i have bananas everywhere lol :))