Musa sp. (Banana) - Video 1

Botanical name: Musa sp.

Common names: Banana, Bananier Nain, Canbur, Curro, Plantain

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Indo-Malaysian region reaching to Northern Australia

Hardiness: 10°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Ice Cream Banana
Ice Cream (Blue Java) is a cold-tolerant hybrid of Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata, vigorous banana growing 10-15 feet tall and producing 40-60 lb bunches of stout, bluish-skinned fruit with sweet, vanilla-flavored, cream-like flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked.


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