Tropical Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Red Banana

Huge, olive-green leaves shaped like paddles. Distinguished from the species by its maroon-red tints and smaller growth habit. No significant flowering.


  •  · Huge, tropical foliage
  •  · Smaller growth habit
  •  · Prefers moist soil
Recommended Substitution
Tropical Musa basjoo

Tropical Musa basjoo

Hardy/Japanese Banana

A cold hardy banana that survives year round in the garden, native to Japan this species gets big and needs lots of room due to its quick growth habit, grown not for the fruit but for the highly ornamental tropical foliage. Each leaf can reach an enormous size at 2' wide by 6' long, use where a statement plant is needed.

More Info

Height:

8-10 ft

Spread:

6-8 in

Zone:

9-10

Tropical Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil
• Moist Soil

Attributes

• Evergreen

Season of Interest (Foliage)

• Late Summer
• Fall
• Winter