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Musa, Dwarf Banana 'Dwarf Brazilian'

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

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Jungleman

Pasadena, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2009 | positive

Native of Brazil, a mutation of 'Brazilian'. Known for wind resistance, as it has tough leaves. Seems to make offsets easily.

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