The Musa basjoo Banana Tree is the world's most cold hardy banana tree, and can be grown in all 50 states! It is hardy planted in the ground to -3°F and with protective mulching it can survive temperatures reaching down to -20°F. The plant has long, slender, bright green leaves and features one of the most beautiful flowering stalks of all banana trees. The Musa Basjoo is an ideal landscape plant, adding a tropical splash wherever it appears, even in cold temperate climates. Musa Basjoo also does very well in containers and makes a good interior plant. Great disease resistance Zones 5 and up, and great wind resistance.