Even when the pseudostem is killed, the tree will often grow.

Dec 10, Cut the tree back to ground level in March, after the last freeze. Flowers and Fruit Banana flower stalks and fruit caught unprotected in a freeze will most likely die. How to Trim a Banana Tree After Freezing. 1. Examine the leaves and pseudostem of the banana plant after a freeze. If they are brown and wilted, you should remove them if the weather allows. 2. Look at your weather forecast for the next two weeks. Leave the damaged portion of the banana plant in.

Sep 21, Investigate the date of the last expected spring frost or freeze is for your region. Pruning the banana back now to tidy it and encourage new growth is not a good idea if it is still winter and another frost or freeze could likely occur. Trim back the banana plant fully once the danger of frost has passed. Right before or after the first frost you should cut the tree back to about one foot tall. Make sure to cut the trunk at an angle so water doesn't pool up all winter and start rotting the crown.

Many people put a plastic bag over the trunk to further prevent water from pooling in the cut end, which is especially helpful in areas with particularly long winters. Jun 02, Step 1 Cut Back the Plant.

Cut the banana plant to the ground with sharp garden shears after the first hard frost has damaged the leaves. Step 2 Move to Shelter. Step 3 Mulch and Wrap the Plant. Step 1 Cut Back the Plant.

Step 2 Mulch the Roots. Step 3 Cover the Ground. Mar 26, A sharp and clean knife or blade is needed to prune banana trees. The best time to prune is after harvesting the fruit. Prune the yellow and diseased leaves while starting from the outer side of the banana tree. Then move gradually towards the inner leaves. Feb 03, After your banana harvest, cut your tree back to about 30 inches and let the stem dry out for two weeks before removing it. Banana stalks only produce fruit once, so it's important to cut them back for new fruit to grow.