Life Span
Perennial
Not Registered
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
China, Japan
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Banana Tree
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Japanese Cedar
In German
Bananenbaum
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Bananier
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Banano
cedro japonés
In Greek
μπανανιά
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Banana drzewa
japoński cedr
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Pinales
Family
Banana
Cupressaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Japanese Cedar season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar
Care of Banana Tree and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.