When we first came to this house in 2003 there was a big orange tree in the back yard. It was old and did not survive the hurricane the following year, although we tried to fix it. Since then I think we have planted 5 or more orange trees and one Key Lime tree. Right now only one has survived and I don't give that a lot of hope. We aren't here to water the trees through the summer, and can't keep up the insect control.
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The banana grove is to the right of the palm trunk. |
We also planted a banana tree. Now, to be honest, that was his idea. I scoffed, but he has babied the little grove for several years. When there was threat of frost earlier this year he called his sister to cover the little grove with a sheet.
Now we HAVE bananas!!!!
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Green and still growing. They are supposed to get "normal" size. |
The little bananas are still emerging from the bulb at the base of the stalk. I am just fascinated with the way they grow. We are hoping they ripen at the right time for the granddaughters when they get here for Easter.
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Look closely and you can see a load of little bananas just emerging from the bulb. |
He hasn't trimmed the dead branches yet. They are just normal.
1 comments:
That's exciting LL- no chance of getting these in my garden.