Does anyone know how to get rid of bananna trees?

[dixie]

I am sure we need to cut them down, but is there anyway to kill them? We don't want them to come up again. thanks for any information.

 

[Fern Modena]

Dixie,
I don't know, but try calling your county's "extension service" and see if they can give you the info you need.

Fern

 

[shagnut]

Get a monkey? shaggy

 

[Htoo0]

Bring them with you and move north a state or two.

 

[caribbeansun]

Don't you just peel them?

(sorry couldn't resist)

 

[maddaug]

I gasped when I saw your post!!! I live up north and love my banana tree. I bring it in every winter along with a few hibiscus and pamper them till they can go back outside. Ship them to me, I would love them.

I would bet you could find someone whom would dig them up and take them. Here's a link to a banana forum. Maybe they can help.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/banana/

 

[MarTN]

Here's a link to a banana forum. Maybe they can help.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/banana/

Wow, there is a discussion forum for everything!

 

[Jan]

Just dig them up roots and all. We had to relocate a few in our yard.
Jan

 

[fnewman]

As you probably know, a banana "tree" is not really a tree but rather is a plant that will indeed grow back every year even if you cut it off at the ground. However, I assume a good dose of Roundup would do it.

 

[nicklinneh]

remember they are just a bulb. do what you would do if you didn't like a tulip or a daffodil. ----ken

 

[Don]

Actually it's a rhizome, not a bulb. But, you still have to dig it all out to stop them from growing back. Unless the Roundup works.

 

[nicklinneh]

ok, here's another way; it's free. cut off the top close to the ground. pour water into that and keep it wet. bananas hate wet roots; they'll rot and die. this is why people wrap newspapers over the top of their plants if they top them in the winter.