Musa lasiocarpa
Chinese yellow banana
A low-growing, dwarf, suckering banana (but doesn't produce fruit). It has a conical trunk and large bright green leaves. Globular, waxy yellow flowers can last many months. It will grow outdoors if kept in frost-free locations.
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Musaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Suckering
- Genus
Musa are suckering evergreen perennials with very large, paddle-shaped leaves whose stalk-bases form a false stem, and clusters of tubular flowers with colourful bracts, followed by cylindrical fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
If planting outdoors, plant in a frost-free area in rich, most, but well-drained soil, in sun or part-shade. Although it will survive outdoors in mildest parts with protection.
Propagation
Propagate by division or seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove dead foliage and cut-back if preferred in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids , glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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