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Hardy Banana vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Musa basjoo

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Hardy Banana
Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana