Musa acuminata 'Double'

Also Known As

Musa 'Double'
Musa 'Mahoi'
Musa x 'Double Mahoi'
Banana
Double Mahoi Banana

Plant type

tree, shrub, perennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

8b-12

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Musa acuminata 'Double' plant details

Musa acuminata 'Double' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa acuminata 'Double'

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, exotic, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa acuminata 'Double'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Bright green leaves with purple bloches.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Musa Double Mahoi is a Dwarf plant that grows from about 5 to 7 feet tall. A very rare and unusual plant that produces two large heads of fruit on the same plant and can occasionally produce a third head of fruit. Fruit is very tasty and sweet considered AAA+. Double (Mahoi) is a Dwarf Cavendish mutation. Mahoi means twins in Hawaiian. Makes a great house or patio plant. The stem is sturdy and the overall appearance of the plant is very strong. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. Very rare specemin an all around favorite variety.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

If you're looking for maximum fruit production, 'Double Mahoi' is for you. This unusual banana produces 2 large heads of fruit in its second cycle of fruiting. The sweet bananas are dessert quality, and the plant is very productive. 'Double Mahoi' is a mutation of Musa Dwarf Cavendish so they have similar growth requirements. Provide full sun and plentiful moisture and fertilizer during the growing season. It starts fruiting at 5-6' tall and makes an excellent container plant. Cut back on watering during the winter to prevent root disease.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Double almost always grows two heads of fruit after the first stem fruits. It is very stout and productive and the double fruit is a real novelty. Excellent flavor.