Can You Grow Banana in Yukon?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1
Bananas are tropical and cannot survive your winters outdoors without significant protection.
Plant zones
Yukon last frost
Yukon first frost
Days to harvest
About Banana
Bananas are fast-growing tropical plants that can add dramatic tropical look even in temperate gardens.
In Zone 8-9 cold-hardy varieties like Musa basjoo can survive winters with heavy mulch. In colder zones grow in containers and bring indoors. Fruit production requires Zone 9+ and a long warm season.
Gardening in Yukon
Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Banana in Yukon?
Bananas are tropical and cannot survive your winters outdoors without significant protection.
What zone is Yukon?
Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).
When do you plant Bananas in Yukon?
See the planting guide for Banana — timing depends on your exact frost date.