Banana Growing Zones

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Zones 9-11

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1-60°F to -50°F

2-50°F to -40°F

3-40°F to -30°F

4-30°F to -20°F

5-20°F to -10°F

6-10°F to 0°F

70°F to +10°F

8+10°F to +20°F

9+20°F to +30°F

10+30°F to +40°F

11+40°F to +50°F

12+50°F to +60°F

13+60°F to +70°F

Low Temperature

40°F

High Temperature

+100°F

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Moisture

High

Soil

Rich, loamy, well-draining soil

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

7 to 12 feet

Mature Spread

8 to 10 feet

Bloom Period

Spring to Summer

Pruning

Remove dead or wind-tattered leaves as needed. Once fruiting is done, cut that pseudostem down to the ground so pups can take over.

Pet Safe

Yes

Perennial / Annual

Perennial

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

Zone data: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). Microclimates vary, so trust your thermometer too. Derived and simplified from 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone GIS data produced by the PRISM Group at Oregon State University. This is not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.