Amur Maackia vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Hardy Banana

Maackia amurensis

Musa basjoo

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM 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.

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)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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