There is no difference, the banana plant is not actually a tree. Although the banana plant is often referred to as a banana tree, it is related to ginger and actually classified as a herb. The plant has a succulent stem rather than a woody ‘tree’ trunk. You might say the banana is a tree-like perennial herb.
What Should I Plant with Musa Basjoo? (Can it get any better?!)
Commonly referred to as hardy or Japanese banana, Musa basjoo is said to have originated from the Sichuan province of China. But that’s not all! It often shocks gardeners that, even though Musa basjoo grows [...]