Musa x paradisiaca 'Saba'

Also Known As

Musa 'Saba'
The Giant Banana

Plant type

tree, perennial

size

H: 17'-25'
W: 8'-16'

planting zones

8a-11

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Musa x paradisiaca 'Saba' plant details

Musa x paradisiaca 'Saba' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial tree with green foliage. In summer cream 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 'Saba'

Plant type: perennial tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 16 FT - wide, 17 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa x paradisiaca 'Saba'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

This Giant var of banana tree is very sturdy plant and can grow to up to 25 feet tall with a 2' wide trunk. This banana has good cold tolerance and wind resistance. The trunk can grow as thick as 24 inches wide! Great disease and wind resistant. All around American favorite.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Very large plant to 25' high. The cultivar comes from the Philippines where it is cooked and eaten as a staple. It grows as high as 25' with a trunk up to 18" wide. It is resistant to wind.