"Brian Watson" wrote in message
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I fancy growing something unusual and a banana tree (not a plantain) has
been suggested as something that ought to grow in rural Cambridgeshire, but
almost certainly won't bear edible fruit.

Would URGlers agree on that?

--
Brian


I would agree that it is very unlikely that you will get an edible banana
outside.
There are a few that will give a fruit under glass. We do live in hope and
each year there is something new that promises to be even hardier than the
standard basjoo. It is only a matter of time before some type of hybrid is
produced which will produce an edible fruit, but I guess you will have to
stretch your imagination to say that it tastes nice.