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How to Draw a Banana Tree – Simple Step-by-Step Tree Drawing for Kids

Large tropical leaves and hanging bunches of fruit make this banana tree activity a fun way for children to explore nature. If your students are ready to move beyond learning how to draw tree concepts and try something more detailed, these easy illustrations guide young artists through each stage. Designed to help children create this recognisable plant with confidence, this guide is an excellent addition to your regular learn to draw step by step routine. The included printable PDF worksheet offers extra practice while encouraging creativity, strengthening observation skills, and developing fine motor control through an enjoyable, nature-inspired art activity.

 


Bring a tropical touch to your artwork with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a banana tree step by step using simple leaves and easy shapes.

Step 1: Draw a long, curved line to mark one of the banana leaves.

Step 2: Now draw a jagged line on the opposite side of the curved line to form the leaf.

Step 3: Draw a second long curved line for the second leaf.

Step 4: Add a jagged edge opposite to the curved line that you have just drawn to form another leaf.

Step 5: Draw another curving line on the left side just below the first leaf.

Step 6: Add the opposite side of the leaf, with a jagged edge for this leaf also.

Step 7: Draw two curving lines down from the centre to the right side.

Step 8: Draw a wide curve for the lower leaf on the left side.

Step 9: Make jagged lines along the leaf's opposite edge.

Step 10: Draw a tiny bent stem to go along with one of the leaflets.

Step 11: Draw two curved lines for the tree's stem as in the image.

Step 12: Make a further curving line to make the trunk more robust.

Step 13: Continue to extend the stem downwards using the curved side line.

Step 14: Finish the stem as in the image.

Step 15: Create small grassy designs at the bottom.

Step 16: Create the shape of a large central leaf on the upper side.

Step 17: Apply jagged cuts to the opposite side of the middle leaf.

Step 18: Draw a curving line to mark another leaf on the right side.

Step 19: Make jagged cuts on the right side of the curved line to complete the leaf.

Step 20: Draw a tiny curving stem beneath the left leaf.

Step 21: Draw the first bunch of bananas on the lower side of the stem that you have just drawn.

Step 22: Add additional bananas to make the bunch of bananas larger.

Step 23: Draw one more layer of bananas below the one you have just drawn.

Step 24: Place the tiny flower of the banana bunch in the lower part of the design.

Step 25: Add the flower hanging below, as shown in the image.

Step 26: Make the centre vein lines in the leaves.

Step 27: You have completed your banana tree drawing. Review the outline and try coloring it!.



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