Musa 'Dwarf Namwa'

Also Known As

Musa 'Dwarf Namwah'
Musa 'Dwarf Pisang Awak'
Dwarf Namwa Banana
Lady Finger Banana

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-9'
W: 6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Musa 'Dwarf Namwa' plant details

Musa 'Dwarf Namwa' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and summer 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 Namwa'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Dwarf Namwa'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
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

Dwarf Namwa boasts a beautiful rosy red/pink trunk. Dwarf Namwah is known as many names throughout the world Pisang awak, ladyfinger and many others. Dwarf Namwa is a group of lady finger bananas that produce large sized bunches of sweet delicious fruit; prized in the Indonesian areas as well as the U.S. Mature Height 6’-9’. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Dwarf Namwa' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Dwarf Namwa'

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