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Ever Red Banana
Musa sikkimensis 'Ever Red'
SKU #48183
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 10 to 13 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide.
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| Description | This beautiful hardy banana will make a big statement in the garden! Large green leaves are striped with maroon. A vigorous grower, quickly becoming a large focal point that provides a tropical look. Leaves die in winter but emerge beautifully in spring. Deciduous. Not for edible fruit production. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Accent |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Cover trunk with straw or mulch after leaves die in fall. Remove mulch and fertilize in early spring. |
Details
| Description | This beautiful hardy banana will make a big statement in the garden! Large green leaves are striped with maroon. A vigorous grower, quickly becoming a large focal point that provides a tropical look. Leaves die in winter but emerge beautifully in spring. Deciduous. Not for edible fruit production. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Accent |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Cover trunk with straw or mulch after leaves die in fall. Remove mulch and fertilize in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ever Red Banana produce flowers?
Prized for foliage
Is Ever Red Banana evergreen or deciduous?
Ever Red Banana is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Ever Red Banana?
Ever Red Banana is Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing.
How fast does Ever Red Banana grow?
Ever Red Banana has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Ever Red Banana in my landscape?
Ever Red Banana is suitable for: Accent.
What color is the foliage of Ever Red Banana?
Ever Red Banana has Variegated foliage.
How do I care for Ever Red Banana?
Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Cover trunk with straw or mulch after leaves die in fall. Remove mulch and fertilize in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.