Musa 'Manzano'

Also Known As

Apple Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial

size

H: 12'-16'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

9a-12

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Musa 'Manzano' plant details

Musa 'Manzano' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by 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 'Manzano'

Plant type: perennial tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, exotic, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Manzano'

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

Manzano is Spanish for "Apple" Hense the name. Mature tree Grows to 10' tall and Produces large bunches of delicious chubby apple flavored desert bananas. The Manzano's tart/sweet apple flavor is sure to make it a favorite in any garden. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around favorite variety.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Not commercially grown but is a popular back yard banana in Hawaii. Fully ripe fruit have a slight apple taste. Grows to 16' high with a bit of red around the leave edges.