Musa 'Brown's Red'

Musa 'Brown's Red' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with burgundy and green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Brown's Red'

Plant type: perennial tree

Plant family: musaceae

Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green

Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall

Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer

Uses: big leaves, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Brown's Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11

Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Watering frequency: even moisture - high

Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: rich and well-drained