USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
3.5 - 6 m (11 - 20 ft)
Spread
1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to loam
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The tender perennial Musa acuminata 'Little Prince' (dwarf banana) bears showy and white blooms during late spring to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is striped and spotted, medium green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Musa acuminata 'Little Prince' (dwarf banana) yields fragrant, showy and spotted fruit. A specimen plant, Musa acuminata 'Little Prince' (dwarf banana) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, container, culinary, fruit, specimen and tropical.
Cautions
The growth rate of Musa acuminata 'Little Prince' (dwarf banana) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.
