Hardy Banana vs Fat Albert Spruce - TreeTime.ca

Hardy Banana vs Fat Albert Spruce

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Fat Albert Spruce
Hardy Banana

The Fat Albert Spruce is a cold-hardy evergreen variety with silvery-blue needles, and a large, tear-drop shape. It is deer resistant, and considered a good choice for xeriscaping projects as it is quite drought tolerant.

The Fat Albert Spruce is a Blue Spruce cultivar that was introduced in the late 1970’s by the Iseli Nursery and is named after the fictional character of the same name.

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.

Fat Albert Spruce Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
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: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana