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Phyllostachys · 07-31-2023, 12:35 PM

Have you considered Musa 'Helen's Hybrid'? From what I read, it's thought to have originated from a cross between M. sikkimensis and Musa 'Chini Champa'; potentially having cold hardiness from sikkimensis genes, and better edibility from the 'Chini Champa' genes.

@sirdoofus is growing it on Vancouver Island and may be able to attest to its hardiness potential.

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Phyllostachys Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Zone: 7b / 8a Name: Sam Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 29 BananaBucks : 475 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 45 Times Was Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 4 Times	Re: attempt to breed cold hardy fruiting bananas Have you considered Musa 'Helen's Hybrid'? From what I read, it's thought to have originated from a cross between M. sikkimensis and Musa 'Chini Champa'; potentially having cold hardiness from sikkimensis genes, and better edibility from the 'Chini Champa' genes. @sirdoofus is growing it on Vancouver Island and may be able to attest to its hardiness potential.