Should I Cut Back My Red Leaf Banana Tree

i live in Ormond Beach Fla. near Daytona Beach border. Do I need to cut back my red leaf banana tree? if so, how far back? There hasn’t been temps below 45 and the tree is healthy. it’s been outside all year.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 01/03/2021 @ 2:18 am

You probably don't need to prune it back unless it has browned leaves or is shooting up suckers from the ground. If you do need to do some cutting, use sterile tools and cut at a 45 degree angle. Here's an article with some tips on growing banana trees in your zone.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-banana-trees.htm ^[1]

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