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Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae) vs Hardy Banana

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Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae)
Hardy Banana

Eastern White Cedar is a slender growing conifer often used as a decorative tree or a hedge. This tree is an effective privacy screen even in winter and a great long term solution to urban crowding or a drab yard.

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.

Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae) Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 5a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Bark: gray to reddish brown, flat connected ridges
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: american arborvitae, eastern arborvitae, northern white cedar
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana