How to Buy Banana Shrubs

Banana shrubs are available from a plant nursery.

When it comes to gardening, some people like to stick with basic plants and flowers. However, the more adventurous gardener might prefer a more exotic and exciting option. If this sounds like you, then you might be interested in learning how to buy banana shrubs. These shrubs have beautiful blossoms that smell overwhelmingly like bananas. These shrubs will bloom in the spring, and you can enjoy the rich fragrance and attractive blossoms all summer long.

Instructions

1. Look in several nurseries in your area to find banana shrubs. They can be rare, so you might have to travel further than you would for other shrubs.

2. Visit each nursery that offers banana shrubs to check out the shrubs and find out how they're cared for. Banana shrubs can grow in light shade or in sunlight. Be aware that those in sunlight will generally be shorter than those in shade.

3. Check the leaves. The leaves of healthy banana shrubs are usually a very rich dark green and they feature a glossy shine. If they're growing in full sunlight, the leaves of the shrub might be more yellowish-green. Very young shrubs may have a brown fuzz covering the leaves and developing blossoms. This is normal.

4. Pay attention to how large the banana shrub you're buying is. Choose a shrub that you can handle planting. Generally, a shrub can grow anywhere from 10 to 15 feet tall.

References

• University of Florida: Banana Shrub