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Musa sikkimensis
Sikkim Hardy Banana, Red Banana Tree
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available MusaItem #: 3754
Zones: 8a to 10b, guessing
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 160" tall
Origin: Himalayan Mountains
(syn: Musa hookeri) We are excited to again offer the little-known hardy ornamental banana, Musa sikkimensis, hailing from high montane forests of the northeast Himalayas. Reportedly, the trunks can reach 14' in height with a diameter of 18" or, in other words, about the size of an NFL offensive lineman's neck. In our garden, however, we haven't been able to get it to grow much taller than 9' tall. The leaf backs emerge a dazzling cinnamon-red. To say Musa sikkimensis bananas are edible is about like saying that Himalayan bathrooms are comfortable...both have an aroma, but that's about it.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Musa
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Thrillers
Other: Edimentals , Giant Plants , Pollinator Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , RHS Award of Merit Winners , Tropical Looking Plants