Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco'

Also Known As

Dwarf Orinoco Banana

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'
W: 6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco' plant details

Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco' 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 Orinoco'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

The ‘Dwarf Orinoco' is a small vigorous plant that is solid green and has a thick stem. It is a heavy bearer of thick skinned fruit of very good eating quality. There is very little curvature to the fruit and the fruit can ripen on the plant without splitting. The plant is hardy and withstands cold temperatures and wind, but must be supported when carrying large heads of fruit. This banana is cold hardy to zone 7.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco'

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