Musa 'FHIA-18'

Also Known As

Cold Hardy Banana

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'
W: 8'

planting zones

8a-11

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Musa 'FHIA-18' plant details

Musa 'FHIA-18' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable 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 'FHIA-18'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'FHIA-18'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

Banana plant that is cold hardy and produces apple tasting bottle-necked fruit that resembles the Manzano but unlike the Manzano, FHIA-18 can be eaten fresh or boiled. Another new Variety of banana that is sure to take the spotlight... Resistant to the Black Sigatogo disease.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'FHIA-18' plant

How to Grow Musa 'FHIA-18'

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