Certainly! The Musa basjoo is completely winter hardy, but this only applies to the trunk. The roots should remain underground, as it does not freeze there or hardly ever. Above ground, the trunk stands upright and can withstand the cold. The leaves should be removed before the frost period. Then, in the spring, new, larger leaves will appear very quickly!

Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Is the Musa basjoo winter hardy?

The Musa basjoo can withstand cold temperatures down to a wind chill (depending on how much wind there is) of minus 18 degrees Celsius. Below this, it needs to be protected.

How to care for a Musa basjoo?

You can find everything about the care of the Musa basjoo in our extensive encyclopedia article

How to protect a Musa basjoo from frost / Overwintering

When the temperature drops below -18 degrees Celsius, protection is necessary for the survival of a Musa basjoo. You do this by wrapping fleece fabric (a well-breathing thin cloth) around the leaf crown to block the wind. If the Musa basjoo is planted in the ground, no protection for the root ball

Looking for a way to give your garden a tropical look? Then the Musa basjoo is the perfect choice!

This banana plant is ideal for creating an exotic atmosphere in your Dutch garden, as the trunk can withstand cold down to -7°C. With its roots in the ground, it can even survive temperatures of -15°C, provided you wrap it well.

The Musa basjoo grows quickly and can reach up to four meters tall in the Netherlands, with leaves as much as two meters long. In a warm summer, a lotus flower can even emerge, from which small bananas can grow. Although these bananas are usually too small to eat, they do provide a truly tropical feeling in your backyard.

Looking for a hardy banana plant? Then the Musa basjoo is the perfect choice! Just make sure to protect it well in winter, for example by wrapping the trunk with chicken wire, hay, and a fleece cloth. This way, you can enjoy this beautiful plant even in the colder months. Don't forget to protect the trunk well, so it can grow back strongly in spring!

Note: the Musa basjoo is only hardy in the ground. If you have it in a pot, it must be overwintered frost-free. Choose the Musa basjoo and create a true tropical paradise in your garden!

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The Musa basjoo is perfectly suitable for the Dutch garden!

Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Is the Musa basjoo winter hardy?

How to care for a Musa basjoo?

How to protect a Musa basjoo from frost / Overwintering

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