Musa sumatrana x 'Gran Nain' cross

Growing Information

Temp: For best growth above 65°F is recommended. Wind tolerant

Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.

Soil: Good water holding capacity is needed

Mature Height: 7-10'

Type: Dessert, Ornamental

Hardiness: Zone 9-10

Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes

Diseases: Panama disease and Black Sigatoka (a leaf spot disease)

Origin: NA

This is a very unusual hybrid with the leaf coloring of the sumatrana and the growth habit of the ‘Gran Nain’. The plant is short and stout 7-10’, with wide maroon variegated leaves that make it a prized landscape specimen. Has small seedless fruit and is sometimes referred to as “x cross”.

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