Q&A - Can I leave my banana tree in the ground for the winter?

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Channel: Family Plot Garden · 2016 · Howto & Style

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In a banana tree it is the root that you want to keep. Digging it up for the winter will protect it from freezing and from root rot. It can be kept in the corner of the garage. There are hardy bananas that do not need to be dug up. Some are hardy to -10˚F.

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