Ensete glaucum
Ensete glaucum is a rare snow banana and a Musa relative with large, paddle-shaped leaves. Zone 7b hardy with protection.
The rare snow banana, Ensete glaucum, is a Musa relative with large, dramatic, paddle-shaped leaves with a distinct bluish cast which also extends to the thick trunk. Plants are hardy in zone 8 and into zone 7b with protection. When mature, the incredible inflorescence of layered green bracts resembles an elephant’s trunk. Plants are fast-growing quickly making a bold subtropical statement in the garden or in containers. In colder zones bring indoors in winter. Leaves can be chopped off and plants stored in a frost-free location with little light. Hardy to zone 7b. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Snow Banana
Family: Musaceae (The Banana Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-11
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 10-15'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Blue
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
