Japanese banana
NameJapanese banana
Species NameMusa basjoo
Common NameJapanese Banana
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featurespseudostem, green, fibrous, non-woody
Foliage TypeLarge, broad, paddle-shaped leaves
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesUnusual choice for bonsai due to its herbaceous nature and lack of woody trunk development; large leaf size.
Description
This young Japanese banana plant, though not a traditional woody bonsai, presents an informal upright growth habit. Its large, vibrant green leaves emerge from a central pseudostem, with some older leaves showing natural yellowing. It is currently growing in the ground, not in a bonsai container.
