Choose a Banana Tree for Your Home Garden, No Matter Where You Live

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Many gardeners do not realize that a banana tree can be grown virtually anywhere in the world. While most folks associate growing a banana tree with a tropical climates, banana trees can also be grown in other hardiness zones, provided you select the proper banana tree and later prepare them for the winter months. Given the right care banana trees will flourish in practically any area of the United States that has some summer heat. For those considering a banana tree, keep in mind they do prefer direct sunlight and should be planted in an area with full sun exposure.

In addition to direct sunlight, banana trees also prefer light soil in order to flourish. They should be planted in an area that has good drainage to prevent drowning. One way to facilitate growth of a banana tree is by incorporating raised areas of compost amended with the native soil, allowing the roots of the banana tree to properly spread. Banana trees also prefer a warm area, so considering planting your banana tree in the warmest part of your garden. Again, full sunlight is essential; experts recommend that your banana tree should be exposed to direct sunlight a minimum of six hours each day.

While banana trees do well in warmer climates, there are varieties of the banana tree that grow in colder climates. If you are unsure of what specific banana tree species you should choose, Plant Delights Nursery can assist you. We offer a wide variety of plants and can help you to choose the right plants for your garden. From our elephant ears to our banana trees and everything in between, we can help you to make your garden area unique. Interested in knowing if a banana tree is right for your garden? Our knowledgeable representatives are available to help you determine which specific plants are best for your garden.

When choosing banana trees, understand that there are some species that do not bear grocery store quality fruit. Some banana trees are ornamental. If you have chosen to plant a banana tree for fruit, we can help you to select the best trees for your needs. Plant Delights Nursery offers a wide selection of banana trees, as well as various shade and perennial plants to help you to build a beautiful and functional home garden. Browse our website to learn more about the quality plants that we offer or contact us directly at Plant Delights Nursery, today with any questions you may have.