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After the fruit is … A sharp tree saw, or machete, if you have one handy, is all you need to cut through the stalk. After it has been growing for 6 to 8 months, leave one sucker. G.D. Palmer is a freelance writer and illustrator living in Milwaukee, Wis. She has been producing print and Web content for various organizations since 1998 and has been freelancing full-time since 2007. This process is more difficult with older plants, which have a larger root system. To remove the banana plant, dig up a circle of soil about 1 foot around the base. The best herbicides for this purpose include glyphosate and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, or 2,4-D. This is very common in commercial settings after fruiting, since bananas bear fruit only once. I even found one called Musa Basjoo that, with a protective layer of mulch, is cold tolerant down to -24 degrees F. Now this is not to say that they will stay evergreen in these cooler climates. Leave the roots exposed to kill the plant completely. 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Carefully chop down the tree, layer by layer, beginning with the leaves to avoid harming any … To fell a banana plant, cut it off at the base using a sharp ax or handsaw. Check your banana tree during each season. In the spring, after the last frost date in your area, you can plant your banana tree in the garden again. Banana tree leaves can become damaged for a variety of reasons. Each … Clean up spills immediately to prevent dangerous chemicals from entering the soil or water. After your banana harvest, … You see, spring temperatures combined with the mulch and the plastic can create enough warmth that the tree may put out new growth, which might get zapped by a late frost. are tropical evergreens that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. Before the first frost dig up the plant and gently remove any excess soil and then cut the leaves back close to the base of the trunk. The University of Hawaii at Manoa recommends injecting commercial herbicides directly into the trunk of the plant. Soil and Fertilizer for Banana Trees During the summer, fertilize your Banana Trees once a month with a well-balanced organic fertilizer. Paying attention to the time of year will help you to know when to cut the leaves. _____ *PEOPLE WILL FORGET WHAT YOU SAID. Another alternative is to store your banana trees indoors during the winter. Lightly pour the kerosene into the ground to ensure it is picked up by the roots. © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. Help! That would sure save space. Your question prompted me to look through my Stokes Tropicals catalogue to refresh my memory about these unique plants. *PEOPLE WILL FORGET WHAT YOU DID. Most plants take about six weeks to die after injection, after which they must be mechanically removed and destroyed to prevent the spread of disease. Some common reasons include frost, insects and dehydration. Before the first frost dig up the plant and gently remove any excess soil and then cut the leaves back close to the base of the trunk. 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