Musa basjoo
"Hardy banana plant"
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Description
Turn your attention to tropical treasures like Musa basjoo and your summer garden will flourish with the leafy lushness of the jungle! Musa basjoo is also known as the hardy banana plant or hardy banana tree, so if you love the look of a sub-tropical border but don’t have the climate to match, then this resilient banana palm is the one for you. It’s useful to note that Musa basjoo is a perennial plant, so don’t panic if it dies back for winter. A fresh set of huge banana leaves will start to unfurl the following spring, forming a beautiful canopy during summer. Try planting your hardy banana plants with cannas, dahlias or begonias to introduce some vibrant colour into your exotic border!
It’s thought Musa basjoo can tolerate winter temperatures down to -15°C, although it’s a good idea to treat it like a half hardy perennial and apply a thick mulch around the base for winter to ensure it’s well protected in case of prolonged freezing spells. The banana leaves may die back for winter but Musa basjoo will enthusiastically sprout again the following spring. When these banana palms are fully mature, they might grow bananas but they are not edible ones. Musa basjoo (also known as Japanese banana) will appreciate a sheltered spot in the garden, in full sun or partial shade, and with a humus-rich soil.
Banana leaves are used for cooking, wrapping, and food-serving in a wide range of cuisines in tropical and subtropical areas.
Key features
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Suitable for indoors
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Thrives well in full sun
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RHS Award (AGM)
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May need winter cover
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Needs winter protection
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Musa basjoo
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Established height
Up to 4.5m
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Established spread
Up to 3m
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Plant spacing
1-3 roots per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Indoors
Large containers
Pots
Cottage gardens
Kitchen gardens
Exotic gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Humus-rich
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Musa basjoo roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Hardy banana plant" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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