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Musa acuminata 'Jari Buaya'

Also Known As

  • Musa 'Monkey Fingers'
  • Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial

size

  • H: 18'-20'
  • W: 6'-14'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Musa acuminata 'Jari Buaya' plant details

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

Plant type: perennial tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 14 FT - wide, 18 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa acuminata 'Jari Buaya'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
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

Long, skinny tart bananas. Grows 18-20' high with a long raceme of fruit up to 6' long. The bananas are slender and tart. A real novelty.

Gardening facts about Musa acuminata 'Jari Buaya' plant

How to Grow Musa acuminata 'Jari Buaya'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • 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
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