Musa acuminata (Banana) - Image 7

Botanical name: Musa acuminata

Common names: Banana, Cavendish Banana

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Southern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyUnusual colorEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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Musa acuminata (Banana) green plant with broad leaves extending from a central thick trunk.
Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'
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