Arnold Hawthorn vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Arnold Hawthorn vs Hardy Banana

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Crataegus arnoldiana

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Hardy Banana
Arnold Hawthorn

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.

Arnold Hawthorn is a low-branched tree favored by wildlife and landscapers. This tree's beautiful white flowers and bright red berries make it an attractive ornamental in anyone's yard. Arnold Hawthorn is also used in windbreaks and riparian planting.

Despite its thorns, Arnold Hawthorn is a popular choice of food and shelter for deer and birds. Humans can also eat these berries fresh or preserved, but Arnold Hawthorn will not have high yields until it matures at 5-8 years.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Arnold Hawthorn Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: red pomes about 1 cm in diameter
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Flowers: white
Bark: gray to brown
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana