Musa sumatrana (Blood Leaf Banana)

Musa sumatrana, Musa acuminata ssp. zebrina, Blood Leaf Banana. Musa sumatrana 'Zebrina Rojo'
Musa sumatrana 'Zebrina Rojo'
Fastest-Growing Red-Leaf Bananas

Botanical names: Musa sumatrana, Musa acuminata subsp. zebrina

Common name: Blood Leaf Banana

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

Hardiness: 20°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterOrnamental foliageSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The Blood Leaf Banana is a subspecies of the wild banana species Musa acuminata, one of the two ancestors of modern edible bananas. This plant is grown for its attractive foliage. The fruit is seeded. The stem is completely red. The leaves are narrow with green and red mottling on the top and solid maroon coloring on the bottom.

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