The leaves produced on the Red Abyssinian Ensete banana tree progressively turn red during the Summer days, and the underside becomes brilliant red in the Fall. The Giant pseudo-trunk of the Ensete banana tree looks very similar to a mature palm tree trunk, and is considered a choice tropical specimen in garden landscapes. One of the easiest plants to grow or transplant is the Red Abyssinian Ensete banana tree, which hardly ever shows wilting if all the roots are planted. The bright inflorescence of this Abyssinian Red Ensete banana tree will produce bananas with fertile seeds that can be planted to grow new banana plants.

Recommended USDA zones for Abyssinian Red Ensete Banana Trees: [Ensete ventricosum]
Zone 8	(10° to 20° )
Zone 9	(20° to 30° )
Zone 10	(30° to 40° )
Zone 11	(40° to 50° )

[Banana Trees are self Pollinating.]

Delivery Time: Banana Trees ship October through May and should ship within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.

Plant Size: Banana Plants leaves are pruned off prior to shipping to allow for the safest and efficient shipping. Once planted the banana plant will sprout extremely quickly and regain all growth that was pruned off prior to shipping. The size listed above is by age and not by height, the height cannot be guaranteed.

*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended zones, and/or when the shipping is authorized by the customer during below freezing temperatures.

If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.