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.