Ensete maurelii Pardancanda The growth habit is dramatically

The growth habit is dramatically upright with large

tubular flowers

who grew these from seed of plants in Brunswick County

but only 5' in temperate climates

which turn brilliant red before dropping in late fall

Ensete maurelii Pardancanda The growth habit is dramaticallyWe have long been amazed by Ensete maurelii, an outstanding ornamental banana from the high mountains of East Africa. Growing to only 10' tall in temperate climates (20' tall in tropical areas), Ensete maurelii makes a superb ornamental for the summer border. Each leaf can reach gigantic proportions of 10' long. The most ornamental characteristic is that the foliage is flushed with burgundy, especially concentrated as the new growth emerges. The