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Japanese Maple vs Hardy Banana

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Japanese Maple
Hardy Banana

Japanese Maple is one of the most popular accent maples. Its long, fingered lobed leaves can be variegated in the summer with lighter shades of green, red, or even purple. Its autumn colour is a brilliant red that is uncommon in most plants, which adds nice contrast to your yard when planted near other trees.


The Japanese Maple is a diverse variety, there are over 1,000 cultivars with different sizes, shapes, and colours.

This species is extremely popular with bonsai enthusiasts.

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.

Japanese Maple Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 5a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red to yellow
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: palmate maple, smooth japanese maple
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana