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Natureboy 01-08-2016 05:34 PM

Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
So, apparently what I have (and always thought was Ice Cream) may be a tall Namwah. Does anyone in the Central Florida area have a real Blue Java pup? Or can I get one at a reasonable price from anyone online?

Botanical_Bryce 01-08-2016 05:38 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
The guy I got mine from said they came from going bananas originally. I'm in inverness if you want to trade

Richard 01-08-2016 09:10 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
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Originally Posted by Botanical_Bryce (Post 267747)
The guy I got mine from said they came from going bananas originally. I'm in inverness if you want to trade

The color of the fruit skins is the ultimate confirmation.

CraigSS 01-09-2016 12:04 AM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
Bryce,
I got mine from Fast Growing trees/Pam's trees.
Ice Cream Banana Tree | Fast-Growing-Trees.com
Paid $69.00
Have read how others did not get the correct tree from other growers. Checked my tree for red on the leaf and everything is a dark green. So I guess I am in good shape.
Craig

Richard 01-09-2016 12:44 AM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
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Originally Posted by CraigSS (Post 267755)
Bryce,
I got mine from Fast Growing trees/Pam's trees.
Ice Cream Banana Tree | Fast-Growing-Trees.com
Paid $69.00
Have read how others did not get the correct tree from other growers. Checked my tree for red on the leaf and everything is a dark green. So I guess I am in good shape.
Craig

So have other people here thought. WAIT to see the fruit bunch before being sure.

from the sea 01-09-2016 06:49 AM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 267757)
So have other people here thought. WAIT to see the fruit bunch before being sure.

I have seen Don's tree at going bananas with fruit on it, his is the real deal.

robguz24 01-09-2016 02:30 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
Just curious as to why you're seeking out Ice Cream of all the kinds you could grow.

Natureboy 01-09-2016 03:57 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by robguz24 (Post 267766)
Just curious as to why you're seeking out Ice Cream of all the kinds you could grow.

Honestly, more out of curiosity than anything else. Apparently, what I have is tall Namwa, which tastes great to me. I'm interested in comparing the Blue Java taste and also the blue fruit is pretty cool. I take it you're not impressed with Blue Java for some reason? I grow 7 or 8 other cultivars at this point and expect to have a few acres of land soon, so I'll have plenty of room.

Narnia 01-09-2016 06:39 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 267751)
The color of the fruit skins is the ultimate confirmation.

Richard have you got a few good pics of a Blue Java ?

robguz24 01-09-2016 07:37 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Natureboy (Post 267768)
Honestly, more out of curiosity than anything else. Apparently, what I have is tall Namwa, which tastes great to me. I'm interested in comparing the Blue Java taste and also the blue fruit is pretty cool. I take it you're not impressed with Blue Java for some reason? I grow 7 or 8 other cultivars at this point and expect to have a few acres of land soon, so I'll have plenty of room.

They are a nice looking plant and the blue fruit are cool. There seems to be some clear division where people love them or think they aren't good at all. I'm generally not a fan, but have had some recently that were quite good. Usually I wouldn't even put them in my top 20. I used to think Namwah were in my top 5 but the more new types I try the further down the list they fall. They are still quite good though. Yeah if you have the room, might as well try to get them!

Richard 01-09-2016 09:19 PM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
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Originally Posted by Narnia (Post 267775)
Richard have you got a few good pics of a Blue Java ?

Crazy banana has several in her photo gallery: Banana Gallery - crazy banana Gallery

scottdurand 04-08-2016 01:50 AM

Re: Looking for real Blue Java Ice Cream
 
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You can see my big stand in the front corner of this pic. These came from Mark Collins around 2004. I'll get some pics of the young plants coming up right now.


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