The Bananas
Ensete Maurelli 4 month 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 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
M_Basjoo_1 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 Super Dwarf 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!
Coming soon - The following pages are planned for the future - Coming soon

M_Sikkimensis_1 Musa sikkimensis, the Indian Banana - Another hardy banana from the Darjeeling area of India. More wind tolerant than Musa basjoo