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Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

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Overview

The Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') is a compact tropical plant, reaching 6-10 feet in height. It's ideal for small gardens, featuring lush green leaves that can span up to 4 feet in length. This variety produces sweet, edible bananas and thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, it requires protection or indoor overwintering in cooler climates. Regular watering and fertilization are key for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 10–11Type PerennialClimate Subtropical

Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') — perennial with yellow blooms; are sweet and fully edible

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Musaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') — this banana variety is well-suited for smaller gardens or as a container-grown specimen; tropical

Photograph: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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