Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Banana Trees, 0 by growin

growin wrote:
I know of a guy in Ottawa, Ontario who has grown both Musa basjoo & Musella lasiocarpa. He planted them against the south side of the house with a white wall. He piles tons and tons of hay in a huge mound each year. I'd say it is pushing the limits but possible. If you can keep the stem and roots from freezing, you're ok. Using Christmas lights to put a little warmthing around the wrapping, it helps too.

This message was edited Mar 12, 2006 11:23 AM