Musa Sumatrana X Gran Nain (cross)
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32.73272988, -79.98114467, Joe in Charleston [[User:jrozier]] | 32.73272988, -79.98114467, Joe in Charleston [[User:jrozier]] | ||
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+ | 26.271192, -80.270604, Gary in So. Fla [[User:gnappi]] | ||
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Cultivar Name
Musa sumatrana (Gran Nain Cross)
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Synonyms
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Pictures
(credit the flying dutchman)
(credit jpfloors)
(credit jpfloors)
(credit ron_mcb)
(credit ron_mcb)
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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.
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Origin
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Usage
Type desert and ornamental
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Flowering
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Cultivation
- Mature Height -
7-10 feet
- Survival Zone -
9-10
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- Cold Hardiness -
- Wind -
Wind tolerant
- Sun -
Full sun not less than 30% shade Grows best above 65F
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- Personal Notes -
Leaves can droop under the midday sun and heat, a little shade at this time can remedy this.
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Known Afflictions
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Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes
- Susceptible Diseases -
Panama disease and black sigatoka
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Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
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Members Growing This Banana
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External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources