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Ensete maurelii 'Red Abyssinian'

CATEGORY  Ensete

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Brilliant Red Foliage
  • Superb Ornamental
  • Best Seller

HEIGHT:

6-10 ft

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

8-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Specimen
· Boarder or Bed
· Focal Point
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Cold Tolerant
· Staff Favorite
· Heat Tolerant
· Great Foliage
· Easy to Grow

TYPE:

· Seeded (Ornamental)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Red

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Puerto Rico
· Hawaii

Ensete maurelii 'Red Abyssinian' Banana has got the wow factor. 'Red Abyssianian' is a georgous tropical that performs well in termerate & tropical climates. The foliage of this Ensete is brilliant red, higher light really intensifies the color. Ensete maurelii is a must for any tropical container program.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Specimen
· Boarder or Bed
· Focal Point
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Cold Tolerant
· Staff Favorite
· Heat Tolerant
· Great Foliage
· Easy to Grow

TYPE:

· Seeded (Ornamental)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Red

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Puerto Rico
· Hawaii

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 6-8 weeks
6" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
8" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
12" Crop Time: 14-18 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5