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Musa japonica Tchetchenia - Bananier du Japon
Musa japonica Tchetchenia - Bananier du Japon
Musa japonica Tchetchenia - Bananier du Japon
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Musa basjoo 'Tchetchenia' is a magnificent Japanese banana tree, with beautiful foliage that is less sensitive to wind. This variety is cultivated for its highly ornamental appearance, bringing a real touch of exoticism to any flower bed. Slightly larger than the species, it also has thicker and more robust leaves, as well as a larger floral bud. Give it a prime location near an entrance or patio. Hardy down to -18°C (-0.4°F).
The Japanese Banana tree belongs to the Musaceae family. It is native to clear woods and forest edges in Japan with a tropical to subtropical, mild and humid climate. It is an herbaceous plant that has the size of a tree, reaching several metres in height for most varieties. The Banana tree does not have a trunk but a stipe, formed by the sheaths of leaves imbricated in each other. Its growth is rapid. The 'Tchetchenia' cultivar was recently selected in Belgium.
The plant is deciduous in winter, with all vegetation freezing, but it regrows in spring because the stump withstands severe frosts. At maturity, 'Tchetchenia' will measure about 3 to 4.5m (10 to 15ft) in all directions, depending on growing conditions. In summer, depending on the climate, large pale-yellow inflorescences may appear, protected by a brown bract in the shape of a leaf. The flowering will be followed by the formation of inedible bananas.
In the garden, 'Tchetchenia' can be planted in any region. It is hardy enough to be grown in open ground, with or without protection depending on the climate. It can be placed in isolation, in the centre of a lawn, or even better near a doorway, to evoke the beautiful mansions built on distant islands. It can also be planted within a bed of hardy plants with a tropical appearance, such as Beschorneria yuccoides, Melianthus major, Chamaerops humilis, Fatsia, Tetrapanax or Yuccas. It can also be grown in large pots, preferably outdoors. It alone serves as a decoration for a patio when it sits in a large container. In this use, it pairs well with other orangery plants, such as rose laurels, citrus trees, Chilean myrtle, mimosas, or Strelitzia reginae (bird of paradise).
Just like perennial plants, banana trees are dormant during winter: their above-ground parts dry up and die. Plants shipped during winter are therefore cut back to the ground (leaves and stems) by our teams to allow for better growth in spring.
Musa basjoo Tchetchenia - Hardy Banana in pictures
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Plant in spring or summer. Choose a sunny and sheltered location as the wind can damage the leaves. Soak the root ball in water for a few moments before planting. Dig a hole 3 times the volume of the root ball, and place a layer of gravel at the bottom to facilitate drainage. Cover with a mixture of garden soil, compost or potting soil, and sand. Place the root ball and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water generously.
In spring and summer, regularly apply organic fertiliser. Water regularly in summer (about 2 to 3 times a week). The Banana plant is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
In winter, cut back the leaves along the trunk and protect the stump by placing a wire mesh filled with dead leaves along the pseudostem. Cover the top with a winter veil to prevent excess moisture. The Japanese Banana will regrow from the base or from the shoots formed around the base.
Pot cultivation is possible, taking into account the future height of the Banana plant (3 to 5m (10 to 16ft)). Repot every 2 years approximately. Bring the pot indoors before the first frost in a bright but sunless location. Mist the foliage if necessary or fill a saucer with moist clay pebbles as the Banana plant, a tropical plant, appreciates humid environments.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.