Last winter was unusually mild, even by New Orleans standards, and many trees are producing bananas. Most of the large banana trees here grow edible fruit. The size, shape and quality of the fruit ...

Banana trees need at least a 15-gallon container for optimal growth. Ensure that the pot has large drainage holes, and use a ...

In addition to their large, attractive foliage, most of the large-growing banana trees here also produce edible fruit. Recent winters have been relatively mild, and lots of banana trees are ...

Q: I have a large banana tree growing in a pot outdoors. I do not know what type it is, but I was told that it is tender and will not survive the winter. If I don't have a greenhouse, is there any ...

This week's column includes advice for getting plants to produce, as well as how to get in touch with University of Missouri ...

How can we protect this large plant ... Chico grew a banana in her garden for many years. The annual few days to a week of freezing winter weather did do some damage, but the tree looked good ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- David Flynn lives on the hill just off the Greenbelt with a green thumb and beautiful green-leaved banana trees that are bearing fruit in Egbertville this year. Flynn says ...