Hardy Banana vs European Larch - TreeTime.ca

Hardy Banana vs European Larch

Larix decidua

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European Larch
Hardy Banana

The European Larch is a large deciduous conifer that, like most larches, drops its needles before winter. Known for the soft green foliage that turns a stunning golden yellow in the fall. While young, it has a pyramidal shape with horizontal branching and drooping branches, but becomes more irregular as it matures.

The European Larch is an important timber tree in Europe.

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.

European Larch Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow, drops needles
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana