Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

Question for Dan Gill: Should I cut my banana trees back to the ground now? They look terrible. — Joe Sanders Answer: If you want your trees to flower and produce fruit, only trim off the damaged ...

A banana plant looks like a tree, but it is not a true tree. It is a giant herb, and what seems like a trunk is mostly ...