Ornamental Banana

Growing to only 10′ tall in temperate climates, Ensete maurelii makes a superb ornamental for the summer border. Each leaf can reach gigantic proportions of 10′ long. The most ornamental characteristic is that the foliage is flushed with burgundy, especially concentrated as the new growth emerges. The higher the light levels, the stronger the coloration. We have also seen Ensete maurelii used in large summer containers with great effect.