MUSA HIMALAYENSIS 'SPECIOSA' - 9FE22-
Musa sikkimensis 'Himalayensis Speciosa' is a banana tree that can grow up to 2.5 meters tall and 2 meters wide. It prefers full sun or partial shade. It is hardy down to -7°C for a few hours. Its white to yellow flowers appear in summer, adding a splash of color before producing small edible fruits.
Description
Description
As its name suggests, this banana tree originates from the Himalayan mountains. This makes it more cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -7°C. It is an arborescent perennial that can reach impressive dimensions in a single season, up to 2.5 meters tall and 1 meter wide.
Characteristics of Musa sikkimensis 'Himalayensis Speciosa':
- Green pseudo-trunk with a rich red tinge, quite massive.
- Large fan-shaped leaves, over 1.5 meters long.
- Beautiful light green leaves streaked with burgundy-purple, with a deeper dark red underside.
- In summer, it produces beautiful yellow inflorescences.
- In winter, it loses its leaves, but the root remains alive until spring.