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Musa 'Giant Cavendish' (AAA Group)

Family Musaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Musa 'Giant Cavendish' (AAA Group) (banana) bears showy blooms. This tender perennial is clump forming and has foliage that is showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Musa 'Giant Cavendish' (AAA Group) (banana) is showy and fragrant.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit and tropical.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Musa 'Giant Cavendish' (AAA Group) .
Cautions Musa 'Giant Cavendish' (AAA Group) (banana) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. With its very fast growth rate, Musa 'Giant 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.