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    Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

    Also Known As

    • Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish'
    • Banana

    Plant type

    tree, perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' plant details

    Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

    Plant type: perennial tree
    Plant family: musaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Musa ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ is a tropical perennial with large, green paddle-shaped leaves with stripes of red variegation. This dwarf banana tree variety maxes out around 8 to 10 feet tall. May produce white flowers which develop into small bananas. Be sure to choose a location with plenty of room, sun, moisture and protection from wind. Mulch heavily for winter protection. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Produces x-tra Large bunches of Grade A bananas on compact 8' plants. They grow fast! Green Cavendish is one of the most common bananas for the home garden and for good reason. Its space saving size lends well to small back yard gardens, Its fruit quality is grade A and its resistance to disease is superb. A must have for the home garden. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around American favorite.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    A hardy and dwarf growing dessert banana whose foliage will add a tropical accent to any poolside area, patio, or in the garden. The large clusters may contain up to 90 bananas. A great choice for containers.

    By: Almost Eden

    Popular greenhouse banana. Grows 8-10' tall and one of the commercial types available at the grocery store. Very stout trunk and good wind resistance, leaves have some red markings mature leaves are green.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' plant

    How to Grow Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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