WellCayugad,youcan certainly grow one in a fairly large pot (5 gallons or so) outdoorsduring the summer and bring it indoorsfor thewinter. It would probably go dormant indoors. The container would limit it's size to four or five feet and it wouldnot likely every produce fruit - but I find the plant itself attractive. Also, you would need to keep the soil moist.As for your yard, you may as well try growing a money tree. I can ship you a sprout (banana - not money )if you want to give it a try.