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    Musa yunnanensis

    Also Known As

    • Yunnan Hardy Banana

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Musa yunnanensis plant details

    Musa yunnanensis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa yunnanensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: musaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 18 FT - 20 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa yunnanensis

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful and rare high altitude banana from China. It has slender sterms and a white waxy leaf stalk.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Musa yunnanensis plant

    How to Grow Musa yunnanensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Musa x paradisiaca 'Seribu'

    aka Musa '1000 Fingers', Banana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
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    Musa 'Bordelon'

    aka Banana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 9'-14'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
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    Musa 'Brown's Red'

    aka Banana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - high
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    Musa balbisiana 'Cardaba'

    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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    Musa acuminata 'Double'

    aka Musa 'Double', Musa 'Mahoi', Musa x 'Double Mahoi', Banana, Double Mahoi Banana

    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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