Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Red Banana

Huge, olive-green leaves shaped like paddles. Distinguished from the species by its maroon-red tints and smaller growth habit. No significant flowering.


  •  · Huge, tropical foliage
  •  · Smaller growth habit
  •  · Prefers moist soil

Height:

8-10 ft

Spread:

6-8 in

Zone:

9-10

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Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil
Moist Soil

Attributes

Evergreen

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Late Summer
Fall
Winter

Ensete

Common Name: Red Banana

A gigantic, tropical foliage perennial that produces large banana-like leaf blades with prominent midribs. Prefers moist soil.