Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Planting a Banana, 0 by Azalea

Azalea wrote:
If the leaves have a reddish stripe down the center of the leaf, then it is a Basjoo - this is the hardiest type of banana and should not need to be brought in or covered in burlap - they will over winter even up to Canada. Last year I waited late in the spring to cut mne down and the center was green. The trunk was about 10 inches across, about a week after I cut it back, we had our only snow and a hard freeze. That green center turned to mush. Then later 3 more pups came up from the roots and they are about 20 ft tall, really striking.
In the past, I have only removed the leaves and left the stalks out. I read a post where someone wrapped their Brugs in bubble wrap - this would be easier than burlap I think and would not freeze if it got wet.