So what makes a perfect Plantain Tree?

I had no specific goal when I went to the farm last week. I did stumble across a plantain tree which intrigued me enough to check it out. The leaves were broad and lush and totally perfect, like, not one of those stiff or torn leaves. The base of the tree felt firm and solid, with no weak spots or bug holes at the bottom, kind of how something should feel when it’s totally safe and hasn't been tampered with.

I stood and stared at that tree for a little time asking myself a question that led me to write this blog.

A plantain tree's trunk which is actually called a pseudostem isn’t really made out of wood. It’s made up of layers of leaf bases that are all packed together really tight. So when you look at this tall object that looks like a tree trunk, it’s not a tree trunk at all. If you cut into it, it’s wet and mushy all the way through but it still holds up because of its weight.

There were many smaller shoots coming from the base of the tree. That is how they grow in clusters. One plant waits for little plants to push up next to it and grow together.

Anyway, I guess that I have no idea why I am writing about a plantain tree. I have seen many of them before but this particular tree caught my attention because the leaves on this one were so intact. The leaves fanned out in every direction without being eaten or blown off by the wind.

The base of this tree felt really firm when I pressed on it, nothing moved.

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