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Hardy Banana vs Canada Red Rhubarb

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Hardy Banana
Canada Red Rhubarb

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.

The Canada Red Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable grown primarily for its sweet-tart edible leaf stalks that are commonly used in jams, sauces and pies. This plant develops from a short crown, growing thick stems with large heart-shaped leaves that retain their green color throughout the season. In summer, white flowers appear above the green foliage.

The Canada Red Rhubarb typically grows shorter, more slender stalks that feature a striking red color with a sweeter flavor than other cultivars. For a more reliable crop, it is recommended not to harvest the Canada Red Rhubarb in its first year of growth to allow its root system to establish.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Canada Red Rhubarb Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: leaves are highly toxic (oxalic acid)
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Flowers: white
Fruit: Large inedible
Fruit: edible leaf stalks
Flavor: sweet, tart
Harvest: August/September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana