Banana Palm Tree

The Banana Palm Tree, scientific name Musa, is one of the most popular palm trees around the world. The Banana Palm is commonly known as Banana Tree, Plantain Tree, and Plantain Palm. The Banana Palm Tree is native to Southeast Asia. It is not only used to grow bananas but also to give a landscapes or indoor space a tropical feeling.

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Banana Palm Tree Description

Musa can get up to 10ft tall and 5ft wide. This fast-growing palm has large green leaves that measure 4-6ft long and 2ft wide. Leaves are attached to the trunk by short stems. The Banana Palm has a clustered, cylindrical collection of leaf stalk bases instead of the trunk.

Each palm has around 7-15 oblong leaves with leaf veins running from the mid-rib straight to the outer edge of the leaf.  In the windy conditions leaves tear along the veins creating a feather like look.

The inflorescence consists of a long-oval purple bud that grows above the last leaves in an upright position. As the bud opens, clustered white flowers emerge in whorled double rows along the the floral stalk.

Unisexual flowers are followed by deep green fruits that turn yellow or red, depending on the variety, when they ripe. Fruits range from 3 – 12 inches in length and 1/5 -2 inches in width.

Bananas start forming in the summer and ripe till march of the following year. It takes fruits around 100-120 days to reach harvest maturity after the opening of the flower. Bananas are editable and have  a sweet taste when ripe.

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Growing Banana Palm Tree

It is a great houseplant if provided with enough water and light. The Banana Tree grows very fast. It needs moderate amount of watering, but likes well drained soil.

The Banana Tree grows well in full sun or a partial shade. It prefers acidic soil. It can tolerate cold down to 25F in Zone 9a.

Banana Palm Tree Diseases

The biggest problem for Banana Tree is Panama wilt. Otherwise it doesn’t require a great deal of maintenance and with proper fertilizing should stay healthy.

Banana Palm Tree Propagation

Banana Tree is propagated by pups.

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