Ensete Maurelii – Red Abyssinian Banana – Cold Hardy Tropical Banana Plant

Ensete ‘Maurelii’ AKA Red Abyssinian Banana is native to Ethiopia and is a popular choice for creating tropical effects in ornamental plantings.<p>The wine-red coloring of the top of the large, 10 to 12 foot long leaves and leaf stems combined with the tall pseudo-trunk make this large tropical unique.</p><p>To keep it size controlled it can be planted in large pots and kept smaller.</p><p>A very valuable plant for high-density coastal gardens to separate houses that may be just a few feet apart.</p><p>Plant in full sun to part shade in a wind-sheltered area such as courtyards, walled entry gardens, atrium and sheltered slots between buildings that it won’t outgrow.</p><p>Provide plenty of water throughout the growing season.</p><p>In colder climates, it can be planted in large pots and sheltered indoors for the winter.</p><p>It is cold hardy to about 25° F without damage.</p><p>Plants are between 2-8" tall and ship in 2-1/2″ pots.</p>

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  Cold hardy to about 25° F without damage.
• Ready to ship in 2-1/2″ pots.