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Winterizing a banana tree

14 years ago

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I live in Pennsylvania approximately 25 miles north of Philadelphia. I have a 4 year old banana tree which has been doing quite well outside in the summer time. For the last 4 years I have brought the tree inside. Is is better to let the leaves wither and then winterize the tree outdoors or continue to bring it indoors for the winter? I have read and saw pictures of owners who have done both. What do the experts think?

thanks,

Leo

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winsorw
14 years ago
Hi Leo,

I'm not an expert but I grow some bananas in zone 8. It's all depend on what banana you are growing. If it's basjoo and maybe a few cold hardy ones, I think you could cut it down and mulch it. Next spring it will come back and grow fast. For most other bananas, you definitely have to overwinterize them one way or the other.

Is there any pups?
Winsor
mocha2168
Original Author
14 years ago
Winsor,

Thanks for the reply. The main stalk has approximately 4-5 pups coming off of it. The main tree is about 4 feet tall with the pups a little smaller. Should I leave the pups and stalk together when adding to a pot for the winter. I intend to bring the entire tree inside for the winter.

Leo
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