Large Leaf Linden vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Large Leaf Linden vs Hardy Banana

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Hardy Banana
Large Leaf Linden

The Hardy Banana is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that dies down to the ground each year. A stunning tropical-looking accent for your yard and patio, the Japanese Fiber Banana can be overwintered outdoors in several northern U.S. states and southern Canadian regions. In northern regions, you can bring this plant inside and leave it in your garage. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, you can use the leaves to make tamales.

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Large Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large cream to yellow
Flowers: yellow-white
Fruit: Large inedible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana
Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime