{"product_id":"musa-basjoo-banana","title":"Musa Basjoo Banana","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusa Basjoo Banana quickly creates a bold tropical screen with enormous green leaves rising from a vigorous clump. Although grown for ornamental foliage rather than edible fruit, it is one of the hardiest bananas and can return after winter when its roots are protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMusa basjoo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. Shelter the large leaves from strong wind to reduce tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 with winter protection in colder areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide in Zone 8b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, paddle-shaped bright green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower or ornamental feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Towering tropical foliage and a fast-growing screening effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are uncommon on young plants and are not the primary ornamental feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e High. Provide rich soil and consistent moisture during warm weather for fastest growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, suckering clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical gardens, privacy screens, poolside beds, large containers, specimen plantings, and dramatic backdrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not considered reliably deer resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Zone 8b, mulch the root zone heavily after frost and cut back damaged stems. Established clumps commonly return from the roots in spring. Available for local pickup at Towns Edge Nursery. Product images are representative illustrations of the mature plant and do not show the exact plant in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Towns Edge Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":45139891618000,"sku":"TRO-1006-05G","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/6954\/1584\/files\/musa-basjoo-banana.png?v=1789576176","url":"https:\/\/townsedgenursery.com\/products\/musa-basjoo-banana","provider":"Towns Edge Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}