Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
California
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Requires large amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Banana Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Giant Sequoia
In German
Bananenbaum
Giant Sequoia
In French
Bananier
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Banano
Secoya gigante
In Greek
μπανανιά
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Pinales
Family
Banana
Cupressaceae
Genus
Musa
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Banana Tree and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.