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Musa 'Helen'

Also Known As

  • Musa 'Helen's Hybrid'
  • Musa sp. [Helens Hybrid]
  • Helen's Hybrid Banana

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Musa 'Helen' plant details

Musa 'Helen' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Helen'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Helen'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This appears to be a natural hybrid between sikkimensis and Chini-Champa. Chini-Champa is a sweet banana grown in India. The cross makes a cold hardy banana with sweet tasting fruit with seeds.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Musa 'Helen' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Helen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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