I have a yard full of banana trees. I admit they might grow better in my
zone, 9b. However, I never cover them and don't cut them back too far, only
the very tops. I believe that to get them to produce the tree must be 3
years old. Mine produce lots of fruit, but so far it has been leathery and I
have no interest in eating them.
good luck
"Sibel D. Unalmis" wrote in message
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The green in the middle you see is the new growth. Mines are about a foot
long now.
I cut my banana trees early March, depending on how the winter is going
on.
This way they survive the freeze without being covered.
The first year spring came earlier. I noticed they were already growing
inside and I cut the tip of the new growth too but no harm were done.
I cut them very close to ground. Then they grow back again. The
remainings
from last year gets watery. Even the trunks I cut are watery too.
Only I wish they make banana.
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