Musa Blue Java (Ice Cream)

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Cultivar Name

Musa 'ice cream'

Synonyms

Blue Java

Pictures

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(credit the flying dutchman)

Description

This hardy, cold tolerant banana plant reaches up to 15 feet in height. In spite of its height, it stands up to the wind well having a strong stem and root system. The leaves have a silver-green color. The fruit is blue-green, medium sized and the flesh is snow-white The quality of the fruit is excellent, many rate this the best tasting banana. It has a taste reminiscent of vanilla pudding yet firm and sweet. Quite different and superior to the fruit you get at the store. It is a easy to grow banana.


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Origin

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Usage

Desert banana

Flowering

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Cultivation

  • Mature Height -

15 feet

  • Survival Zone -

8-10

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  • Cold Hardiness -

Cold tolerant

  • Wind -

Stands up well to the wind with a good root system

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  • Taste Description -

Vanilla

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Known Afflictions

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  • Susceptible Diseases -

Panama disease

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Research Notes

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  • Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

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