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Musa 'Zan Moreno'

Also Known As

  • Hardy Banana Zan Moreno
  • Zan Moreno Banana

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Musa 'Zan Moreno' plant details

Musa 'Zan Moreno' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glaucous 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 'Zan Moreno'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Zan Moreno'

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

This is another of the Musa ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ group of cultivars. It has a small size of 6 to 8 feet, high quality fruit, great disease and cold resistance. Colorful bracts and maroon stains on short broad foliage. considered an AAA+ desert banana.

Gardening facts about Musa 'Zan Moreno' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Zan Moreno'

  • 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

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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  • even moisture - high
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