Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Abyssinian banana or Ethiopian banana.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Abyssinian banana, Ethiopian banana
Scientific name: Ensete ventricosum
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Tufted
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum) – Rotational, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
