Ensete Maurelii – Red Abyssinian Banana DescriptionEnsete maurelii is a fast-growing banana plant, with an upright growth habit often reaching up to 12’ – 20’ feet tall. When provided ideal growing season conditions, it may get larger. It can be kept to about 5 feet tall in a pot. It’s indigenous to East Africa and resembles plants commonly associated with the musa genus. The plant has green leaves with red highlights which will sometimes nearly cover the entire leaf. Leaves can reach 10′ long, but typically will be in the 2-3′ range, less in a pot.Ensete’s dramatic look will be the centerpiece of any tropical landscape.Plant comes in 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch shipping pot. All current stock is 12-14 inches tall. Cultivation Ensete maurelii is fast growing and will do best in zones 10-11. Shipping All plants shipped using USPS First Class or Priority mail depending on quantity purchase. 1 day handling time and next morning drop-off for deliveries Monday through Saturday. Combined ShippingOur combined shipping is simple – $5.99 for the first and $1.50 for each plant after 1 – buy more and save big on shipping! Customer SatisfactionWe want you to be successful and satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, before leaving feedback, contact us. Although we make every effort, weather and the postal service do not always cooperate. We will work with you to your satisfaction.Check out our other items!