Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Lady Finger'

Also Known As

Dwarf Lady Finger Banana

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

10a-11

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Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Lady Finger' plant details

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Lady Finger' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Lady Finger'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edible, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Lady Finger'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yes, you can grow and harvest edible bananas in a pot. This new banana grows up to be 5' high which is about as good as it gets in the world of dwarf bananas. We were surprised at how early this cultivar came into fruit, outpacing any of the other container-sized bananas we've grown. The trunk and leaves are modest in size, making it manageable for indoor and patio culture. The fruiting flower stem displays itself beautifully, arching and pendulating from the plant's crown. The 4-5" fruit is sweet and delicious. Give this one plenty of warmth, sun, water and fertilizer and in no time you'll be harvesting a bountiful crop.