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Australian Banana Tree ~ 23" tall  Only 2 Available!
Comes potted and packed in soil for best shipping results.  Shipping weight is approx. 2 pounds.

Grows 6 to 8 feet and produces large heads of fruit that are sweet and delicious. The young leaves have a unique maroon pattern. The Williams Hybrid Banana is wind resistant and cold hardy.   Survives well in Zones 8-10 and bears fruit in Zones 9-10 and produces large bunches of fruit. Can be grown in Zone 6 and up.  Grows great indoors in a sunny window or in a greenhouse.  Bananas grow best in a warm environment and need 9 or more months of frost-free weather to produce a flower stalk. Plant growth stops when temperatures drop to 57°F. Plant in full to 70% sun. What's your growing zone?

 POND PLANT  
 Regular trees are messy grown next to the pond because of all the leaves they shed in the water.  Why not pot or plant a banana tree next to the pond instead?  They are fun and tropical.  Banana trees can even be grown in climates that receive snow!

 Growing Tips
 ▪ Keep well watered
 ▪ Cover leaves during frost
 ▪ Winter over indoors in snowy regions or cut back and mulch well
 ▪ Is known as a desert banana, but may sunburn in late afternoon in desert climates

'Williams' Hybrid Banana is an hot weather-loving Australian banana tree and is the main banana variety of the Australian commercial banana industry. Williams is a tall Dwarf Cavendish that thrives in hot climates.  In tropical climates they grow to 8 feet tall and produce less leaves before bunching.  Banana bunches can grow to 175 pounds in the right conditions. Fruit becomes damaged if the temperature drops below 50°f.  It will handle cold nights 32°f as long as it has daytime weather that is above 68° f.  Fruit will not grow in cooler climates.

 Growing Information
 Temp: For best growth above 65°F is recommended. Wind tolerant
 Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade
 Fertilize:  Plant with steer manure at the bottom of the hole or pot. Fertilize with liquid Miracle Grow once per week during the growing season
 Soil: Miracle Grow Moisture Control is best
 Mature Height: 8'-10'
 Hardiness: Zone 8-10

$15.95 + shipping.  Shipping weight is based on 2 pounds Priority Mail.