Amur Maple vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Hardy Banana

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Acer ginnala

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Hardy Banana
Amur 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.

Amur Maple is an incredibly colorful tree. As summer turns to fall, it's bright green leaves turn fiery red. This tree is perfectly suited for urban environments. It's small size allows you to plant it in city yards and beneath power lines. Amur maple can also tolerate urban pollution, moist to dry conditions and is not affected by soil type or pH.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 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: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Seeds: red tinged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana
Other Names: ginnala maple