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Hardy Banana vs Red Sunset Maple

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Hardy Banana
Red Sunset 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.

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana