Musa '1780'
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Cultivar Name
Musa '1780'
Synonyms
Pictures
Description
1780 is a tall Zebrina. Great collector item
- Genetic Group -
Origin
Origin can be traced back to Haiti on the island of Hispaniola. In 1783 Mr. Claude Tremé brought the banana to his plantation near New Orleans.
Usage
Dessert
Flowering
Cultivation
- Mature Height - 10-12ft.
- Survival Zone - Zone 9
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness General -
- Wind - Wind tolerant.
- Sun - Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips - Soil with a good water holding capacity is needed. For best growth above 65°F is recommended.
Known Afflictions
- Pests
- Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes.
- Susceptible Diseases
Research Notes
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- Sources
- Price