Siberian Fir vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Fir vs Hardy Banana

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Hardy Banana
Siberian Fir

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 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.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Flowers: bright pink cone-like
Bark: smooth, mostly brown with green in places
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana