The banana tree is not really a tree at all, its trunk (or ‘pseudostem’ as it is technically known) only lasts a few years before flowering and dying, allowing younger growth to take its place. There ...

With their large, lush leaves, banana trees bring a tropical vibe to any backyard. But, if you want to enjoy their dramatic ...

What is a good fertilizer for my banana tree? My tree is three years old, but has never produced fruit. Why is this and what can I do to help it produce bananas? There is a fertilizer specifically ...

Q: About 15-20 years ago my son gave my husband a banana tree that was about 3 feet tall. It sat outside in the hot sun in the summer and in the low 20s in the winter. We live in the Tanque Verde area ...

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 way ...

The banana is so popular in Uganda that the locals eat about 250 kg each per year. In fact, the banana is so essential to their diet, that their word "matooke" means both "food" and "banana". The ...

A couple were astonished after Britain’s round-the-bend weather saw their banana tree producing fruit for the first time - in 20 YEARS. Nida Mordaunt, 60, brought a tiny root from a banana plant back ...