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Winter Banana Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Winter Banana'

Also Known As

  • Malus 'Winter Banana'

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Winter Banana Apple plant details

Winter Banana Apple is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Winter Banana Apple

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Winter Banana Apple

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large, particularly lovely apple with an apt name! Its pale-yellow skin is flushed with rosy pink and has tasty, juicy, sweet-smelling flesh with a touch of banana-like flavor. This has been a long time favorite dessert apple which is also good for cider and storage. Harvest season is September to October. This cultivar is from Indiana and was introduced in 1890; winter chilling requirement is less than 400 hours, excellent pollinizer for other apples and partly self-fruitful, better fruit set if cross-pollinized. S/M

Gardening facts about Winter Banana Apple plant

How to Grow Winter Banana Apple

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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