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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 16 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Other: Stubby, yellow, 4 inch long banana with flavor reminiscent of apple.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Cooked
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Stolons and runners
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Apple Banana
  • Banana

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Uploaded by robertduval14
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-02-24
Comments:
  • Posted by OldGardener (So Cal - Zone 10b) on Jul 15, 2014 12:44 PM concerning plant:
    Pale yellow, 4" fruit (finger length) is said to taste like a banana/apple cross with a touch of either strawberry or papaya.

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