Plantain Dwarf Puerto Rican, Musa

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3536 Plantain Dwarf Puerto Rican, Musa

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Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Edible plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Dwarf Puerto Rican plantain cultivar. The heads of fruit are a little larger than the original Plantain bearing seven to nine hands of fruit. The shorter trunks of the dwarf plantains are thicker than the tall ones and because of this are more resistant to the wind and rarely fall over from the weight of their own fruit. It is widely grown in Puerto Rico for its taste and cooking qualities. The majority of plantains grow tall, but this one is an exception. It has a distinctive bronze colored trunk and leaves. Plant in a warm and well-protected site with optimal growing conditions.

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