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Old 05-28-2020, 08:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Cool Zone 8

Ok this likely obvious to many here but I just want to be sure.
In my zone 8, there are no bananas you can plant and leave outside year round that are likely to bear fruit. I cut mine down to the ground each November mulch and watch them grow again come April.

I have basjoo and I did once get a large purple flower but frost got it before we had any real crop. I do love these plants and they provide much needed shade here in SC.

So am I right? If not, what would be some plants I should look at? Any zone 8 people out there getting fruit? If so, how? Oh I should say I am reluctant to go the potted plant route but maybe. I think I am stuck in the looks great but no fruit zone until climate change kicks in a another level or two.

Jim in Chapin, SC
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