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Musa [Williams Hybrid]
Also Known As
- Musa 'Williams Hybrid'
Plant type
tree, perennial
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Musa [Williams Hybrid] plant details
Musa [Williams Hybrid] 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 [Williams Hybrid]
- Plant type: perennial tree
- Plant family: musaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa [Williams Hybrid]
- 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
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Gardening facts about Musa [Williams Hybrid] plant
How to Grow Musa [Williams Hybrid]
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
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
aka Musa 'Double', Musa 'Mahoi', Musa x 'Double Mahoi', Banana, Double Mahoi Banana
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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