Outdoor Banana Plant in Sacramento: Frost Damage Assessment

Tony cut banana to 1.5 ft before winter (Sacramento, CA). Drooped at frost, cut to base. March, no regrowth. 40–70°F now. Asks if it will return.

Outside Expertise Scope

Will Creed specializes in indoor potted plants. Outdoor bananas in ground = different domain.

General Note

Sacramento winters (zone 9b) are marginal for Musa. If crown survived, regrowth from center of cut pseudostem appears in days. No growth by March = likely dead. Consult local tropical plant expert.