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Musa yunnanensis
Yunnan Hardy Banana
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available MusaItem #: 8884
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 240" tall
Origin: China
We've grown Musa yunnanensis since 2006, although it was not described as a new species until 2007. This hardy banana hails from the Mekong River drainage in Yunnan, China, but has thrived for us, forming a 20' tall specimen, despite dying back to the ground in our winters. The new leaves emerge red underneath, but the color quickly fades, unlike the glaucous white-waxy trunk. So far, our plants have survived 9 degrees F with no winter protection. The giant leaves also double as a great toga party costume...duct tape not included.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Musa
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Container Role: Thrillers
Other: Edimentals , Giant Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants from China , Tropical Looking Plants