high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
3.5 - 6 m (11 - 20 ft)
Spread
1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to loam
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The herbaceous perennial Ensete ventricosum (abyssinian banana) bears white blossoms during late spring to early fall. This plant is upright and has showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is light olive and pastel yellow in colour. Showy and bi-coloured fruit are produced by Ensete ventricosum (abyssinian banana). Ensete ventricosum (abyssinian banana) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Container, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Cautions
The growth rate of Ensete ventricosum (abyssinian banana) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.
