Ensete ventricosum
Ethiopian banana
Flower Colors
Description
A tender perennial with erect, narrowly oblong leaves to 3m in length, the midrib red beneath, and white flowers hidden amongst deep red bracts, but rarely produced in cultivation
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 10-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensPatio and container plantsArchitecturalWall side borders