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USDA Zones: 8 to 10Exposure: Full sunSoil: Sandy and loamy soil that needn’t be very rich

USDA Zones: 9 to 10. There are also cold hardy banana trees available for sale. Exposure: Full sun Soil: Fertile, moist soil

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USDA Zones: 8 to 10, though some varieties can handle cooler zonesExposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil: Well-drained clay or loam

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USDA Zones: 9 to 11Exposure: Full sunSoil: Acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils

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USDA Zones: 8 to 10Exposure: Full sunSoil: clay, loam, or sand; slightly alkaline; well-drained

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Exposure: Full sunSoil: Sandy with good drainage

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Exposure: Full sunSoil: Enriched sandy soil

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USDA Zones: 9 to 11Exposure: Full sunSoil: Moist, well-drained soil

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USDA Zones: 7B to 11Exposure: Full sun to full shadeSoil: Well-drained fertile soil