Ensete maurelli, the Red Abyssinian Banana - Very similar to Ensete Ventricosum, but a Burgundy Red form. Slightly more tender. Good down to 4C

Ensete ventricosum, the Abyssinian Banana - A seriously large, fast growing banana suited to a cool climate. Huge paddle shaped green leaves with a red central vein. A very good plant for the impatient gardener - Watch it grow

Musa basjoo, the Japanese Fibre Banana - Very hardy clumping, banana that with protection can withstand -15C final height 4.5m (15 ft) Fast growing in wamth.

Musa Cavendish Super Dwarf - A pygmy real fruiting Banana, capable of fruiting in the UK. This is a specially bred variety for home growing. It doesn't like full sun!

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Musa sikkimensis, the Indian Banana - Another hardy banana from the Darjeeling area of India. More wind tolerant than Musa basjoo

Musella lasiocarpa, the Chinese Lotus Banana