Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with this Large Musa Basjoo Fully Hardy Banana Tree, supplied at approx. 3-4ft tall in a 5 Litre pot by Direct Plants – an award-winning family nursery based in Norfolk, UK.
Renowned for its bold, exotic foliage and surprising cold hardiness, Musa Basjoo is the perfect statement plant for UK gardens. Though it rarely fruits in cooler climates, it makes a striking ornamental feature with fast-growing, lush green leaves and impressive height.
Supplied dormant as per photo – plant now for a head start next spring.
Key Features of Musa Basjoo:
Height at Maturity: Can reach 10–13ft (3–4m) in height in the UK when planted in the ground and given the right conditions.
Hardiness: Known as the hardiest banana variety available – survives winter temperatures down to -10°C when protected.
Foliage: Produces dramatic, tropical-style leaves up to 6ft long for an instant exotic feel in beds, borders, or large containers.
Growth Habit: Rapid grower in spring/summer; dies back in winter but regrows vigorously each year.
Fruit: In very warm UK microclimates or greenhouse conditions, Musa Basjoo can produce small, inedible bananas.
What You Receive:
1x Musa Basjoo Banana Tree, approx. 3-4ft tall, well-established in a 5 Litre nursery pot
Supplied dormant as per photo – ready to plant now and establish before spring
Grown by our expert nursery team in Norfolk, UK
Supplied in bespoke protective packaging to ensure it arrives fresh and healthy
A hardy, low-maintenance plant suitable for UK gardens and patios
Ideal for pots on patios, exotic-themed borders, or tropical-style landscaping, this fast-growing banana tree is a bold and reliable favourite among gardeners looking for something unique and easy to grow.
Planting & Care Guide (Musa Basjoo):
Musa Basjoo is simple to grow and maintain, even for beginner gardeners. Whether planted in the ground or kept in a container, it thrives with a little care and winter protection.
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot, ideally south-facing for best growth.
Plant in moist, well-drained soil, or use a large pot with loam-based compost.
Water regularly during spring and summer; do not allow soil to fully dry out.
Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks in the growing season.
In winter, mulch the base or wrap the stem with fleece/bubble wrap for protection in colder areas.
If leaves are damaged by frost, simply trim back in spring — fresh growth will quickly return.
With its dramatic looks and cold-weather resilience, Musa Basjoo is a must-have for any UK garden aiming for year-round impact and tropical flair.
