Sun to Part SunZone: 8-10 120" tall Origin: E. Africa
We have long been amazed at this superb dwarf ornamental banana from the high mountains of East Africa, and we are thrilled to be able to finally share. Growing to only 10' tall in temperate climates (20' tall in tropical areas), Ensete maurelii makes a superb ornamental for the summer border. Each leaf can reach gigantic proportions of 10' long. The most ornamental characteristic is that the foliage is flushed with burgundy-red, especially concentrated as the new growth emerges. The higher the light levels, the stronger the coloration. We have also seen this used in large summer containers with great effect. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L)
Zone: 8-10 