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Cutleaf Weeping Birch vs Hardy Banana

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Cutleaf Weeping Birch
Hardy Banana

Cutleaf Weeping Birch is a tall, deciduous cultivar known for its pronounced weeping branches and ferny green leaves.

It features showy, peeling white bark and brilliant yellow leaves in the fall. Cutleaf Weeping Birch makes an exceptional accent tree for suburban yards.

If you are attracted to this tree, also look at the European White Birch which is similar.

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.

Cutleaf Weeping Birch Quick Facts

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: large cream to yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: common birch, silver birch, weeping birch
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana