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Banana ID please! If possible..

12 years ago

This was given to me and the poor thing hasn't grown very much, it's probably pot-bound. If anyone has an idea of what variety I would greatly appreciate it! If it's not too cold in my zone for this beauty, I have JUST the spot for it...otherwise, a re-pot it will get. :)

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lac1361
12 years ago
Looks like Ensete Ventricosum. If it is Ensete, it is in the banana family but will not produce fruit. Does not pup either. Can get up to 30 feet tall. Makes a big statement in the garden once it reaches that height. Hardy to zone 9. There is a red sport of Ventricosum called Maurelii that is popular in the south.

Steve
jason83
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12 years ago
Thank you :)

30 feet tall! Wow!!
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