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Musa 'Nino'

Also Known As

  • Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial

size

  • H: 15'-18'
  • W: 6'-15'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Musa 'Nino' plant details

Musa 'Nino' 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 'Nino'

Plant type: perennial tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Nino'

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

Nino is a slender banana with small heads of fruit. The stem is mottled with tan and brown and the leaves have an unusual almost fluorescent green color. It grows to 18' and has good wind resistance.

Gardening facts about Musa 'Nino' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Nino'

  • 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
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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