Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Origin
Asia
  
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
  
Types
Not Available
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
  
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
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
  
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
  
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees
  
Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
  
Banana Tree
  
Common Name
Siberian Elm
  
Banana Tree
  
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
  
केले के पेड़
  
In German
Siberian Elm
  
Bananenbaum
  
In French
Siberian Elm
  
Bananier
  
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
  
Banano
  
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
  
μπανανιά
  
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
  
árvore de banana
  
In Polish
Siberian Elm
  
Banana drzewa
  
In Latin
Siberian Elm
  
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Ulmaceae
  
Banana
  
Genus
Ulmus
  
Musa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Banana Tree
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Banana Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Siberian Elm and Banana Tree Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Banana Tree are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color: Not Available
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Elm and Banana Tree
Care of Siberian Elm and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siberian Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.