Musa Basjoo Banana Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Musa Basjoo Banana Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-10
Cold-Hardy Gem - Musa Basjoo Banana Tree!
- Large Brilliant Green Leaves
- Cold Hardy
- Works in Containers & Houseplant
- Fast Growing
- Adaptable To A Variety Of Soil
- Also Known as Fiber Banana & Japanese Banana
- Landscape Accent & Container Thriller
- Evergreen in Some Growing Zones
- Cream to Yellow Blooms
- Exotic Appeal
- Requires Moist Well-Drained Soil
The unique Musa Basjoo Banana Tree (Musa 'Basjoo'), also knows as the Japanese Banana, is a cold-hardy, herbaceous plant. In fact, the Musa Basjoo Banana tree is said to be able to grow in all 50 states!
Your Musa Basjoo Banana is an impressive variety of Banana Tree to be sure! Its 2-foot wide leaves can grow up to 6 feet in length, overlapping for a trunk-like appearance at its center. Musa Basjoo grows so fast that under optimal conditions it will add both a new leaf and 2 feet of growth in a single week!
In some cases, Basjoo Banana may flower in summer, displaying yellow-tinted, creamy blossoms that precede small, green non-edible fruit. However, your Basjoo may not flower or fruit, and it's an adaptable Banana variety! You can easily bring it indoors for winter, or even just grow it as a houseplant if you prefer.
If you'd love an exotic, tropical appearance for your home, inside or out, the Musa Basjoo Banana plant is the perfect choice in a cold-hardy Banana! You can count on its stellar performance in your home this year!
How to Use Musa Basjoo Banana Tree In The Landscape
Most people grow the Musa Basjoo Banana tree just for its incredible ornamental nature and exotic foliage. These fast-growing specimens are fantastic tucked into exotic planters or used as a thriller and specimen plant in mixed plantings and containers!
Plant a few next to your pool or patio for that rare tropical appeal that enhances an area like no other plant. Basjoo Banana does well in containers, creating an impressive display for your home's front entrance.
Providing a fast-growing tropical element, these look fantastic around your pool or patio, as a solo focal point, in long orderly rows in unique pots, or mixed throughout other tropical plants such as Palms and Ginger, and especially other Banana species! Canna and Elephant Ears both complement this foliage and the mix of color options all play off each other beautifully!
Just add a hammock and a drink with an umbrella and you’ll have all the makings for a tropical getaway right in your own backyard!
It's sometimes called a 'Fiber Banana' because it's valued in Japan for its usefulness in fabrics, so it can even be a conversation starter!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Plant in full sun for the best growth and in a protected area from strong winds to keep your leaves looking their best!
These easy-care plants won’t take up much room either! Tuck into any location with well-drained soil and consistent moisture access. A rich, organic mix is best to support the fast growth your tree will put on! Once established they can tolerate some drought, but for the best look and health of your plant, be sure to provide consistent moisture!
It's fast-growing, disease-resistant and extremely cold-hardy! When protected, Musa Basjoo can withstand temperatures down to -20F! Mulch the roots well to hold in moisture and insulate them from cold.
Plant in USDA zones 5 through 10, or can be an annual in cooler zones. These can be moved into a greenhouse or enclosed porch for harsh winters.
It's adaptable to a variety of soils and can even tolerate a bit of drought or shade, especially once established. It's evergreen in some areas, and in colder climates will die back to the ground, for an orderly winter appearance.
To support the growth and have a strong trunk and lush growth throughout the growing season, use a fertilizer geared for tropical plants such as Dr. Earth Exotic Blend.
Incredibly exotic and ease of care are just two of the fantastic reasons to order your own Musa Basjoo Banana Tree from NatureHills.com today! Turn any humdrum landscape into a tropical escape!
