Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Europe
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
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
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
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
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Banana Tree
Norway Maple
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Bananenbaum
Spitzahorn
In French
Bananier
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Banano
Noruega arce
In Greek
μπανανιά
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Banana drzewa
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Norway Maple
Season and care of Banana Tree and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Norway Maple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Norway Maple Physical Information
Banana Tree and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Norway Maple are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Banana Tree and Norway Maple
Care of Banana Tree and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.