Musa 'Giant Plantain'

Also Known As

Giant Plantain Banana

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'

planting zones

10a-11

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Musa 'Giant Plantain' plant details

Musa 'Giant Plantain' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. 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 'Giant Plantain'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Giant Plantain'

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

Finally a cold hardy Plantain!!! Giant Plantain produces an A+ superior cooking fruit that is prodominantly used for "maduros", "tostones", and fried plantains. Plantain is a staple in the Caribbean and in Hispanic cuisine. Giant Plantain produces 150 lb. bunches of long fruit on 12ft. trees.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Giant Plantain' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Giant Plantain'

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