Amur Maackia vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Hardy Banana

Maackia amurensis

Musa basjoo

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ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Amur Maackia
Hardy Banana

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana