Ensete 'Red Abyssinian' ilex Site selection in hot summer

Site selection in hot summer climates can be a bit tricky because leaves tend to show wilt when grown in hot sun and flower spikes tend to grow on a slant toward brighter light when grown in shade

South America

Bloom Description: Purplish-blue

Attractive reddish brown bark develops striking texture with age

Ensete 'Red Abyssinian' ilex Site selection in hot summerOne of the most sought after plants having an incredible amount of garden appeal. Growing upright in a vase shape to a height of 45 feet in its first year, but ultimately attaining a height of 1215 feet. The dramatic bold leaves of this banana relative are a deep lustrous burgundy, washed with dark green.