We Live In Ocala Fl ( Zone 9 ) And Have 2 Mature Banana Shrub (. 8 Ft )and Recently Have Had Temp. Down To 25deg

What do I do to the Cold damage ends of the Bush. I hate to think the Bush is permanently damaged

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 01/17/2024 @ 6:18 pm

While banana shrubs are not hardy, they are rated for zones 9 and 10, and zone 9 should withstand temperatures to 20 degrees F. When the threat of frost has passed, trim off any damaged ends. Here is more:

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/shrubs/banana-shrub.html ^[1]

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP403 ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-damage-of-shrubs.htm ^[3]

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[1] https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/shrubs/banana-shrub.html: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/shrubs/banana-shrub.html

[2] https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP403: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP403

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-damage-of-shrubs.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-damage-of-shrubs.htm

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