Musa dasycarpa

Also Known As

Musa velutina
Dwarf Pink Banana
Pink Velvet Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Musa dasycarpa plant details

Musa dasycarpa is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. and pink fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa dasycarpa

Plant type: perennial tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa dasycarpa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Musa velutina is a unique, small, hardy banana with upright, hot pink, fuzzy flowers and green bananas. Rarely growing larger than eight feet and freely suckering, this plant will make a striking addition to any space. The small pink fruit are edible but contain many seeds. Hardy to zone 7b.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This ornamental boasts a short bright green trunk that produces hot pink, fuzzy bananas. These Fuzzy pink bananas are borne straight up in a showy fashion. Once the fruit matures they peal themself back exposing a white seeded fruit.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

A vigorous yet compact Banana that produces rosy pink flowers that are soon followed by fuzzy pink many seeded bananas. This dwarf Banana makes a great addition indoors or to any tropical garden and will quickly grow and multiply to create a beautiful tropical effect. Easy, hardy, and reliable. Does best with adequate moisture during the growing season. Item# 9343.