Photo by Karl Gercens III
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Musa ornata
Plant type
tree, perennial
size
- H: 5'-8'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Musa ornata plant details
Musa ornata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and high water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa ornata
- Plant type: perennial tree
- Plant family: musaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: big leaves, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa ornata
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: high
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Tejas Tropicals
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Gardening facts about Musa ornata plant
How to Grow Musa ornata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- high
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-20'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 9'-14'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - high
aka Musa 'Cardaba', Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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