The edible banana plant is a showy, perennial tree that produces bananas in the Summer. It is best to harvest all fruits in the late Summer to allow them to continue ripening. Be aware, this tree does not tolerate any salt in the soil and prefers an acidic loamy soil with plenty of drainage.
Musa tropicana (Banana Plant)
Musa tropicana
Banana Plant
The edible banana plant is a showy, perennial tree that produces bananas in the Summer. It is best to harvest all fruits in the late Summer to allow them to continue ripening. Be aware, this tree does not tolerate any salt in the soil and prefers an acidic loamy soil with plenty of drainage.
| Plant Type | Perennial, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Burgundy |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 2-30ft |
| Spread | 1-15ft |
| Characteristics | Edible, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises |
| Tolerance | |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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