Japanese Banana (Musa basjoo)

Family: Musaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Musa basjoo is an evergreen Perennial growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and drinkable. — The nectar of the flowers is sweet and drinkable.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)