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    • Photo of Musa ornata flower by Karl Gercens III

    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

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    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

    The flower is purple to dark pink and long lasting. The leaves are usually mottled as well.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    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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    Musa x paradisiaca 'Seribu'

    aka Musa '1000 Fingers', Banana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
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    Musa 'Bordelon'

    aka Banana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 9'-14'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
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    Musa 'Brown's Red'

    aka Banana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - high
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    Musa balbisiana 'Cardaba'

    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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    Musa acuminata 'Double'

    aka Musa 'Double', Musa 'Mahoi', Musa x 'Double Mahoi', Banana, Double Mahoi Banana

    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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