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Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' (AAA Group)

Family Musaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' (AAA Group) (banana) bears showy and multi-coloured flowers. The foliage is showy, glossy, evergreen and bold in texture. Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' (AAA Group) (banana) bears fragrant and showy fruit. A specimen plant, Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' (AAA Group) (banana) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, fruit, specimen and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' (AAA Group) (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.