Musa 'Ice Cream'

Also Known As

Musa 'Blue Java'
Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial

size

H: 15'-18'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

8b-12

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Musa 'Ice Cream' plant details

Musa 'Ice Cream' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. In summer burgundy, red and yellow flowers emerge followed by blue and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 'Ice Cream'

Plant type: perennial tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Ice Cream'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Musa ‘Ice Cream’ is a large tropical perennial displaying long broad leaves, huge burgundy flowers and blue-green bananas. Produces bunches of smaller, tasty fruit with sweet white flesh. Be sure to choose a location with plenty of room, sun, moisture and protection from wind. Mulch heavily for winter protections. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Musa 'Ice Cream' - A large perennial with a very tropical look long boad leaves, huge burgundy flowers and very tasty fruit. This is one of the larger banana trees boasting a stout trunk, robust root system and leaves that can reach 18 feet tall. It produces clusters of blue green fruit, smaller than commercial varietis, with white flesh. As the name implies this banana tastes like ice cream and many believe it to be the tastiest of the backyard bananas. It is also known as Musa 'Blue Java'. Plant in full sun and give ample watering with regular applications of fertilizer from spring through summer. This is the best banana available hands down

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Best tasting banana. Many people rate this the best tasting banana of all the cultivars. It grows to 15' and stands up to windy conditions. The leaves are silvery green and the peel is bluish-green. The fruit is white.