Musa itinerans var. gautengensis (Burmese Blue Banana, Yunnan Banana)


Botanical Information

FamilyMusaceae
GenusMusa
Speciesitinerans
Varietygautengensis
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to Myanmar (Burma), China and Thailand.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2-H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17.8-4.4
Temperature (°F)0-40
Height5-10 m
Spread3-10 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagated by seed; germination is accelerated if soaked in lukewarm water.
CultivationPrefers rich, well drained soils and part shade.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe herbaceous stem is 20-25 cm in diameter.
Leaf DescriptionLong, palm-like leaves are green to dark green with smooth, entire margins.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit are 10 cm long and 3 cm in diameter.

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