Water Birch (Red Birch) vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Water Birch (Red Birch) vs Hardy Banana

Musa basjoo

Betula occidentalis

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Hardy Banana
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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.

Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions.

This tree grows small enough for yards with limited space.

It is an attractive ornamental with reddish non-peeling bark.

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Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Water Birch (Red Birch) Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Bark: non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana
Other Names: red birch