Description: Zones: 8a to 10b Dormancy: Winter Height: 120" tall Culture: Sun to Part Sun COLD SENSITIVE!! DO NOT ORDER IF YOUR TEMPS ARE COLD We have long been amazed by Ensete maurelii, an outstanding ornamental banana from the high mountains of East Africa. 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, especially concentrated as the new growth emerges. The higher the light levels, the stronger the coloration. We have also seen Ensete maurelii used in large summer containers with great effect. All ensetes are non-offsetting monocarpic plants...they die after they flower. If you've ever seen the magnificent flower, it's well worth the loss. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Light Needs:Full sun Watering Needs:Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Also make a great house plant, once your temperatures cool down. It will not survive the winter in most places if left outdoors.
Price: 19.95 USD
Location: Rock Island, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-11-02T16:18:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Daylily nursery
Type: Trees
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F), 10 (30 to 40 °F)
