Musa x paradisiaca 'Fhia-01'

Also Known As

Musa 'Goldfinger'
Banana
Goldfinger Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12'-14'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

9a-11

More Options

Musa x paradisiaca 'Fhia-01' plant details

Musa x paradisiaca 'Fhia-01' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa x paradisiaca 'Fhia-01'

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 14 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa x paradisiaca 'Fhia-01'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A recent product of the banana breeding program in Honduras, this cultivar has commercial potential. It has a high wind resistance, some cold tolerance, and excellent disease resistance with s strong pseudostem and base. It is an outstanding producer of delicious tasting bananas that are reminiscent of one of its parents, Very rare specemin an all around favorite variety.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

'Goldfinger' was developed in Honduras and has commercial potential. It has a strong trunk and good wind resistance and heavy producer of tasty fruit. Grows to 14', green.