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 herbaceous perennial Musa acuminata (banana) bears showy and white flowers during late spring to early fall. The showy matte foliage is striped and spotted, medium green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Musa acuminata (banana) yields fragrant, showy and spotted fruit. A specimen plant, Musa acuminata (banana) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, container, culinary, fruit, specimen and tropical.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Musa acuminata (banana) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
