How Do You Grow Banana Trees Outside In The Mid West?
There are several hardy types of banana trees that can be grown for their ornamental value. There are now many species of hardy banana trees on the market: perhaps the hardiest is the Musa Basjoo banana tree, which is hardy to -20 farenheight. In the spring, order the banana tree from a reliable mail-order nursery, or buy a small plant from the nursery. When you choose your site, choose a spot that is sunny most of the day: bananas tolerate some shade but they prefer a location that gets several hours of sun. They prefer a well drained soil but they will also tolerate the heavier soils if they are adequately watered. When you prepare the site for planting, make a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the plant. Set the plant in, and fill in the hole with soil. Gently press the soil in BEFORE you water, and then water well. Water often, as often as every other day in hot weather, remembering that bananas hate a water-logged soil. Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with a balanced fertil
