Musa acuminata (Banana) - Image 14

Botanical name: Musa acuminata

Common names: Banana, Cavendish Banana

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Southern Asia

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallModerate waterRegular waterUnusual colorEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Musa acuminata 'Cuban Red Dacca'
Musa acuminata 'Cuban Red Dacca' also known as Red Banana is a striking cultivar valued for its reddish-purple skin, sweet creamy fruit, and ornamental appeal in tropical gardens.


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