Musa sumatrana (Blood Leaf Banana) - Video 1

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
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