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Palm & Olive Mountain
Musa Basjoo (Japanese banana) M/L
The hardiest banana plant in the world, this spectacular architectural marvel brings an instant, breathtaking jungle drama to the garden. It produces massive, paddle-shaped, vibrant green tropical leaves that grow with astonishing speed during the warmer months. It serves as an incredible focal point, providing a dense, lush canopy and an authentic exotic look that transforms ordinary spaces.
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- Size (H × W)
- 300/400 x 100/150 cm
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade. Requires a position sheltered from strong winds to protect the large leaves from tearing
- Watering
- High. Requires plenty of water and heavy feeding during the warm spring and summer growing season
- Soil & Drainage
- Rich, fertile, organic-heavy, moist but free-draining soil.
Detail
Care & specifications
Everything you need to know to grow this specimen successfully in the UK climate.
- Size (H × W)
- 300/400 x 100/150 cm
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade. Requires a position sheltered from strong winds to protect the large leaves from tearing
- Watering
- High. Requires plenty of water and heavy feeding during the warm spring and summer growing season
- Soil & Drainage
- Rich, fertile, organic-heavy, moist but free-draining soil.
- Hardiness
- Exceptionally root-hardy down to -10°C. The leaves drop in frost, but the stem resprouts rapidly in spring if mulched or wrapped.
- Ideal For
- Exotic jungle borders, architectural garden focal points, or large patio container statements.
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