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Musa, Giant Plantain, French Plantain Banana 'Giant Cavendish'

Musaacuminata

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Genus

Musa (MEW-suh)

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Species

acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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