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Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
Also Known As
- Musa 'Red Tiger'
- Red Tiger Banana
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 8a-12
Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' plant details
Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. 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 sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: musaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-20'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 9'-14'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - high
aka Musa 'Cardaba', Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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