Musa Species, Bronze Banana, Flowering Banana, Ornamental Banana

The popular Banana Tree is found throughout the Tropics. It is grown in southern Florida frequently and is very attractive-looking. I had...Read More one of these at my old Tamarac home and we sometimes ate the bananas when they were ripe! It is very similar to is close relative, the Traveler's Palm. The one I had was smaller than a Traveler's Palm, at about 8 feet tall (Was it? I can't remember exactly). I'm not sure what variety of bananas it was, but anyway the plant grows in zones 10a, 10b, 11 and below. Grows in well in many areas of Boca Raton, including some neighborhoods near me, in the company of the Bird-of-Paradise and Traveler's Palm and fruit trees. Many varieties are available in nurseries. I can;t remember how to grow them - can anyone tell me how and where the originate from (the original)? Thanks!

i love the banana, it adds so much to my backyard. although it multiplies like wildfire, i started with one and have over thirty now. it ...Read Morehas never flowered or given bananas because of our winters. but the banana adds a tropical backround that i love.

A fast grower, provides a lush tropical feel to the garden, inflorescence and fruit provide a very interesting sight. On the down side, t...Read Morehe dead leaves need to be taken care of periodically since they stay attached to the plant.