The Musa Basjoo, commonly known as the Japanese Banana, is a striking perennial palm offering a tropical aesthetic to the garden. Featuring substantial, paddle-shaped leaves that arch gracefully from the central stem, this plant produces impressive yellow flower spikes adorned with large, brown bracts. While it does develop small, green banana fruits, these are primarily ornamental, adding a unique talking point to your planting scheme.For optimal growth, the Musa Basjoo thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a location in full sun or partial shade. To ensure winter hardiness, plant the rootstock deeply to provide protection from frost. Alternatively, cultivate under glass or within a polytunnel using a loam-based compost.Product Specifications:**.Position:** Full Sun or Semi Shade.Height:** Up to 5 metres (when mature).Spread:** Up to 4 metres (when mature).Supplied as:** 1 x 10.5cm Pot.Includes:** Comprehensive growing and care instructions.Please note, images depict expected results at maturity; variations may occur depending on individual growing conditions. Seasonal changes may also affect the appearance of the plant upon delivery (for example, deciduous plants may be supplied without leaves during the dormant season).