The most important factor is soil drainage. However, most cultivars perform satisfactorily on the sandy, loamy, mucky and rocky soils. The banana plants we have for sale do best on a flat, well drained, deep soil, high in organic matter with a pH of 5.5-7.0. Willis Orchard Company offers a wide variety of banana trees and plants for sale to ensure your beautiful tropical and edible landscape. They are easy to grow and are also conducive for container growing in northern climates. Banana plants are popular across the southern part of the United States for outdoor growing. The long slender yellow fruits are packed with energy giving sugars and has long been associated as a part of a healthy diet for its numerous nutritional benefits. The banana plant is widely used as an ornamental tree to create a tropical feel, with the fruit being an occasional benefit. Typically the warmest location in the home landscape is near the south or southeast side of the house. Strong winds can play havoc on the banana leaf, often tattering and tearing banana trees badly. The planting site should be chosen carefully for protection from wind and cold weather. Ornamental and fruiting banana trees grow the best under warm conditions but have been reported to be shade tolerant.
One of our most popular varieties, the Cavendish, was introduced to the US in the 1950's and has become the export industry standard for bananas. Willis Orchard Company has a nice selection of fourteen different varieties to choose from, though it has been reported that there are more than 500 cultivars available world wide.
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