Musa Sumatrana X Gran Nain (cross)

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==Description== ==Description==

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Contents

Cultivar Name

Musa sumatrana (Gran Nain Cross)

Synonyms

Pictures

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Description

This is a very unusual hybrid with the coloring of the sumatrana and the grow habit of the 'Gran Nain'. The plant is short and stout 7-10 feet, with wide maroon variegated leaves that make it a prized landscape specimen. Has small seedless fruit.

  • Genetic Group -

Origin

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Type desert and ornamental

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height -

7-10 feet

  • Survival Zone -

9-10

  • Fruiting Zone -
  • Cold Hardiness -
  • Wind -

Wind tolerant

  • Sun -

Full sun not less than 30% shade Grows best above 65F

  • Taste Description -
  • Personal Notes -
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Known Afflictions

  • Pests -

Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes

  • Susceptible Diseases -

Panama disease and black sigatoka

  • Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

  • Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
  • Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources