Japanese banana, Japanese fibre banana, hardy banana
The Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) is native to China and can reach a height of up to four meters. It flowers in Central Europe from June to November and fruits can also be seen from June. It forms its stem from leaf stalks.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, up to 4 meters
Poisonous: No, the banana fruits are edible, but do not ripen in Central Europe.
Origin: East Asia (China) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 6 (-0.4 °F/-18 °C)
Botany
Name: Musa basjoo
Family: Musaceae
Categories: Fruit & Vegetables | Garden plants |