Big Leaf Maple vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Big Leaf Maple vs Hardy Banana

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CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Big Leaf Maple
Hardy Banana

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

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.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 5a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: very large in classic maple shape
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: BC
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana