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Banana (Musa spp)
Musa spp
Banana
A tropical herbaceous fruiting plant. About 25 species, some grown for edible fruit, some for ornament, one for fiber. Soft thick stems and broad, long leaves (5 - 9 ft.)which tatter easily in the wind. Fast growing, dwarf to about 25 ft. Spread by underground suckers.
Plant dies after flowering and fruiting but comes back with new shoots from the roots. Zones vary with species.
FormFruit
Africa, Asia, Australia
3 - 20 FT
6 - 10 FT
Y
Green : Medium Green
Banana-like : Coarse : Leathery : Smooth : Thick
Shrub : Tree
Deep Red : Green
Continuous
Easy
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Light Shade
Rich : Well-drained
Heavy : Medium
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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