BANANA 'Snow' --Ensete glaucum--

musa nepalensis, ensete wilsonii, ensete giganteum, This exciting but little-known banana relative is also known as Musa nepalensis and Ensete giganteum, hinting at the plant's giant size, and is synonymous with the legendary "Snow Banana" Ensete wilsonii. It grows in China (Yunnan 800-2700 m (2600-8800 ft.) asl !!!), Nepal, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and possibly also in Tibet, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua, New Guinea. It has a thick, solitary, waxy blue trunk; huge, bluish leaves up to 3 m (10 ft.) long; and a huge, nodding, banana-producing inflorescence. It is extremely fast growing and so requires a good supply of fertilizer and water in the growing season and is best planted in rich, well drained soil. In cooler climates it is deciduous and hardy enough to survive winters outdoors with some protection, especially if kept very dry.Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure Full sun from early ageLight shade when youngFrost Tolerance ModerateWater Requirements HighWind Tolerance LowAppearanceGrowth Rate Very fastGrowth Form Palmlike TreeHerbaceous TreeOrnamental Value BeautifulUsesProperties DeciduousEvergreenFloweringGardening LandscapingOrnamentalPotted