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Name: keith
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I live in McDonough, Georgia. My banana tree is doing great. We have four little ones coming up. What do I have to do to keep them over the winter?

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Yes, it would seem too cold in the winter. The following might be helpful. Bananas might prefer Zones 10-12.

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Musaceae/Musa_acuminata.html

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hrdzon4.html

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html

Sincerely,

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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