{"product_id":"cold-hardy-banana-tree","title":"Cold Hardy Banana Tree | Tropical Drama Down to 20°F — Zones 5-11","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCold Hardy Banana Tree — Full Tropical Drama, Even in Cold Climates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tropical plants draw a hard line at the first frost. The \u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy Banana Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn’t. Hardy down to 20°F, it brings the bold, lush presence of a tropical banana — enormous paddle-shaped leaves, fast dramatic growth, and an unmistakable exotic silhouette — to gardens and climates where tropical plants have no business thriving. It’s the plant that makes your neighbors do a double-take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Cold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Survives temperatures down to 20°F — far beyond what standard banana trees can tolerate — making it viable in USDA Zones 5–11 with proper mulching in colder regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic Tropical Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enormous, broad, vibrant green leaves create an instant tropical atmosphere on patios, poolsides, garden beds, and indoor spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishes and fills in quickly, delivering a grand, lush display in a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally stunning as a garden specimen, a patio container plant, a poolside accent, or a bold indoor statement plant in a bright space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-draining soil with full sun, water regularly, and let it grow — minimal intervention for maximum impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to part shade (best growth in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: USDA Zones 5–11 (mulch heavily in Zones 5–7 for winter protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 6–14 ft. (varies by zone and conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Sizes: 2 Gallon, 2–3 ft., 3–4 ft., 5 Gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where you want people to stop and stare — the corner of a patio, the edge of a pool, the center of a garden bed that needs a focal point nothing else can provide. By midsummer, it will be the most talked-about plant in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Tropical Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/truly-tiny-banana-tree\"\u003eTruly Tiny Banana Tree\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact dwarf Cavendish banana that actually produces edible fruit, perfect for patios and smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bird-of-paradise-the-ultimate-statement-tropical-houseplant\"\u003eBird of Paradise\u003c\/a\u003e — the ultimate tropical statement plant with dramatic paddle leaves and iconic orange blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":51924484194584,"sku":"EDB-BAN-COL-34-5G","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":51924484227352,"sku":"EDB-BAN-COL-23-5G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":51924484260120,"sku":"EDB-BAN-COL-NA-5G","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":51924484292888,"sku":"EDB-BAN-COL-NA-2G","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 ft. (5G)","offer_id":52063799181592,"sku":"EDB-BAN-COL-34-5G","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/COld-Hardy-Banana-1.jpg?v=1775558039","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/cold-hardy-banana-tree","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}