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Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore'
Also Known As
- Musa 'Mysore'
- Banana
Plant type
tree, perennial
size
- H: 10'-16'
- W: 6'-14'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore' plant details
Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. In summer burgundy, 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 x paradisiaca 'Mysore'
- Plant type: perennial tree
- Plant family: musaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 14 FT - wide, 10 FT - 16 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy, cream and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - high
- Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore'
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
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Musa '1000 Fingers', Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-20'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
aka Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 9'-14'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
aka Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - high
aka Musa 'Cardaba', Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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