Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian'

Also Known As

Dwarf Brazilian Banana

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

10a-11

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Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian' plant details

Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Dwarf Brazillian is very simular to the standard Brazillian only much shorter. Dwarf Brazillian boasts good wind resistance and very tasty fruit. Its smaller stature makes it more suited to small gardens, greenhouses, and large containers.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Dwarf Brazilian'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant