Home > Plants > Banana Tree, Abyssinian

Banana Tree, Abyssinian   /   Musa maurelli, Ensete Maurelii

Back   Return to the list   Next

Buy: Banana Tree, Abyssinian

 

Pictures of:  Banana Tree, Abyssinian

 

Description: Banana Tree, Abyssinian

Abyssinian Banana - Musa maurelli, Ensete Maurelii (latin)

Geographic Origin: Horticulture
Adult size: Height up to 3 metres, width up to 2 metres
Foliage: semipersistant
Type of soil: Rich, fresh to moist. Non limey
Exposure: Full shade (to partial shade in Northern Europe). Preferably protected from direct sun
Hardiness: Hardy to -5°C. Winter the plant in cold regions
exposition: Partial shade to full sun


Properties and uses:
The Abyssinian Banana tree is a tropical perennial fast growing plant, of the Banana (Musa) family.
With its unusual red to purple foliage, this banana tree adapts well to our latitudes, but the foot has to be protected from temperatures below -5°C. In the coldest regions, it is advised to grow the plant in a container for an easier wintering.


All the Banana trees

Back   Return to the list   Next

 

Related Categories: Banana Tree, Abyssinian

Banana tree

4 products 

Japanese garden plants

134 products 

New Plants

374 products 

 

 

Your reviews about: Banana Tree, Abyssinian

             >> Write your own review

Payment & Security
Modes de paiement et Sécurité
Pépinières PLANFOR
1950 Route de Cère
40090 UCHACQ - FRANCE
Tel : (020).7660.0178