Musa ingens - Giant Banana

1 seed per pack. This is the fabled gigantic banana, a huge species that can grow to 20 m / 66 ft tall! Leaves can grow to 5 m / 16 ft long, with a stout "trunk" growing a feet in diameter. This is the largest known banana species in the world. Bears large fruit clusters that routinely weigh over 100 pounds. The huge fruit (larger than regular bananas) is edible and while seedy, is said to have a very nice banana-squash-acidic flavor. Grows best in a humid, tropical climate, likely not hardy to any frosts. #4513

Out of stock. Last available: 1/9/2019 - 2/11/2022