I wouldn't put this in a potential high-wind location. But it will grow gangbusters this summer. Cut off any leaves that are damaged.

If that is where it was located during the winds, move it out of the pathway. As Dave said, also remove the damage leaves.

June 25 growing faster and faster

They make good houseplants too. Give plenty of light.

In the ground, these hardly ever keep entire leaves without splitting. Pretty much every specimen I've seen, from small plants like yours to plants with multiple, 20 foot trunks, have leaves with splits and tears. Those large leaves pretty much act like sails, and they catch any gust of wind. Your plant looks great. Those large, unfurling leaves won't remain whole for very long though!

Thanks Josue, this leaf is out and it's working on another leaf. I got this as a really small plant for $20 two years ago ( 2 feet tall with the leaves) I recently noticed what looks like a new plant starting inside one of the older leaf bases. Will take a picture tomorrow night. Luckily they don't get as shredded as much as the bananas do lol.

Yep! They do grow fast. And they will begin to form suckers as well. One of mine that was beginning to trunk was chewed down to a stump by my dog earlier this year. I just noticed this week that it is coming back from the roots after several months of just sitting there oozing a clear liquid. I counted three new plants coming up from the stump/roots. And you are right, the leaves are thicker than banana leaves, and therefore tear less.

The whole plant

Oct 16

Bringing it inside tonight

It has two pups currently and looks like more on the way