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Siberian Fir vs Hardy Banana

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Siberian Fir
Hardy Banana

Siberian Fir is an evergreen tree best known for its strong aroma. This tree's needles are popular for essential oils and aromatherapy. It also grows softwood that is used for furniture and wood pulp. This species is very cold hardy and shade tolerant.

This species is bright green and conical shaped. Most interesting is its upright blue cones that fade into brown as they mature.

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.

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Bark: smooth, mostly brown with green in places
Flowers: bright pink cone-like
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Cones: long and cylindrical cones, turning from blue to brown
Seeds: cones break up into triangular seeds
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana