Ensete Maurelii Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
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Ensete maurelii red abyssinian banana tree. This is a banana so theres no surprise there. Plants for sale are ensete maurelii 4 deep pots plants are between 4 24 tall they grow fast. Growing to only 10 tall in temperate climates 20 tall in tropical areas ensete maurelii makes a superb ornamental for the summer border. Buy red abyssinian ethiopian banana syn.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ensete false banana red abyssinian banana wild banana ensete ventricosum maurelii supplied by member gardeners in the plantfil. How to grow bananas. Ensete maurelii red abyssinian banana tree. Upright growth and a tropical appearance make the red abyssinian banana a popular garden plant in temperate and subtropical areas.
We have long been amazed by ensete maurelii an outstanding ornamental banana from the high mountains of east africa. Winter hardy to usda zones 10 11. The abyssinian banana ensete maurelii red banana care tips. Red leaf abyssinian banana tree ensete ventricosum this massive banana whose trunk can reach three feet in diameter is a real botanical curiosity.
Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Yes the leaves are huge. Remember try to stay away from wet mucky or dry sandy soils. On vancouver island zone 8b plants may be grown outdoors during the growing.
Red abyssinian banana trees enjoy well drained but moist rich organic mix. We have long been amazed by ensete maurelii an outstanding ornamental banana from the high mountains of east africa. It can be used as a summer bedding plant in cooler climates. Its the unique coloring of the foliage that makes this banana so exciting so essential.
The red form is called ensete ventricosum maurelii and is prized for its red tinged leaves. Musa ensete rubra ensete ventricosum maurelii impressive in an exotic style garden. It can grow up to 18 feet high with leaves 10 feet long.