Banana trees are herbs, not woody plants. Generally, the life span of herbs is relatively short, and banana trees will wither slowly after flowering and fruiting, so banana trees belong to herbs.
What is a banana tree?
Banana trees belong to the family Musaceae. It is not an evergreen plant. Generally, its branches and leaves will wither when they bear bananas. Banana trees are annual plants. Therefore, banana trees should be cut down and replanted every time they bear fruit, which is determined by the fact that banana trees can only bear fruit once, and replanting every year will greatly increase the yield.
Characteristics and appearance of banana trees
Bananas are mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan Province, Yunnan and Hainan. Because bananas like warm environment, the places suitable for their growth are generally not very cold. Bananas are very tall, usually 4 to 5 meters, and they are not easy to pick when they win. Generally, banana trees will bloom in summer or autumn, and the color is generally purple, but not all purple. There will be a little crimson inside, which is generally suitable for planting in humus soil.