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A guide to hardiness
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After the worst winter for decades we have revised the hardiness guidelines for |
| some of our plants.......... | |
Norfolk Nursery Network
Bananas / Musas / Ensetes
(Musaceae)
Cultural Information
(All pot sizes are approximate)
Leaves may have to be removed for transportation.
Cultural Information
(All pot sizes are approximate)
Leaves may have to be removed for transportation.
Ensete glaucum - 3Ltr £7.50
A huge, fast growing, banana-like perennial with massive, paddle-shaped, glaucous leaves growing from a trunk-like pseudostem. Height 4m (12ft).
Musa basjoo - 3Ltr £7.50
AGM Family: Musaceae (Japanese Banana) A tried and tested root hardy banana with huge, arching, bright green leaf blades. Height 5m. Root hardy.
Musa lasiocarpa - 3Ltr £9.50
Family: Musaceae (Chinese hardy banana - Musella lasiocarpa) A hardy, suckering banana, forming a clump of lush, glaucous banana foliage and yellow flowers, followed by miniature fruits in summer. Height 2m (6ft). Root hardy. Protect top growth from frost with st
Strelitzia reginae - 60/80cm £27.00
(Bird of Paradise) AGM Huge leaves up to 50cm (20in) on 1m (3ft) stalks. Bears exotic bird like orange/yellow flowers from winter through to spring.