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 ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...

The fe’i banana tree’s purple sap is used as a dye to print patterns on kapa (Hawaiian bark cloth). He can’t promise there will be enough purple sap for all festival participants to use in making a ...

Q: I have 4-year-old banana trees that don't bare fruit. Do you know why? I took pups from a friend's plant because the bananas were so great for baking. — M.R., Houston A: Experts say bananas can ...