Musa yunnanensis Mangave "And now for something completely

"And now for something completely different

25" wide bayonet-like

chartreuse-green leaf centers

provided they garden in an area with mild winters

Musa yunnanensis Mangave "And now for something completelyWe've grown Musa yunnanensis since 2006, although it was not described as a new species until 2007. This hardy banana hails from the Mekong River drainage in Yunnan, China, but has thrived for us, forming a 20' tall specimen, despite dying back to the ground in our winters. The new leaves emerge red underneath, but the color quickly fades, unlike the glaucous white waxy trunk. So far, our plants have survived 9 degrees F with no winter protection. The