Musella Lasiocarpa
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| - | Comes from Yunnan (China) where they grow in high mountain regions. Makes big yellow flowers which last up to 8 months! | + | The Chinese Yellow Banana is a rare variety of banana from Yunnan, China. In its native land, the banana grows in high mountain regions with an elevation of 8,000 feet! Musella lasiocarpa has gray-green foliage, but it's grown for its large yellow flower which last up to 8 months! After flowering, tiny fruits may appear with dark, black seeds. This banana multiplies quickly producing many pups throughout the year. The Yellow Banana is a very unique and unusual banana for any garden and is very easy to grow. |
| - | After flowering, tiny fruits appear with dark, black seeds. This banana produces many pups throughout the year. A very unusual banana to grow. | + | |
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| - | *Date realized in trade - 1996? | + | *Date realized in trade - 1999? |
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Cultivar Name
Musella lasiocarpa
Synonyms
Chinese Yellow Banana
Golden Lotus Banana
Pictures
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Description
The Chinese Yellow Banana is a rare variety of banana from Yunnan, China. In its native land, the banana grows in high mountain regions with an elevation of 8,000 feet! Musella lasiocarpa has gray-green foliage, but it's grown for its large yellow flower which last up to 8 months! After flowering, tiny fruits may appear with dark, black seeds. This banana multiplies quickly producing many pups throughout the year. The Yellow Banana is a very unique and unusual banana for any garden and is very easy to grow.
- Genetic Group -
Origin
China
- Date realized in trade - 1999?
Usage
Ornamental Grown for its flower
Flowering
- Time To Bloom - 2 to 3 years
- Time To Harvest - N/A
Cultivation
- Mature Height - 4 to 6 feet
- Survival Zone - 7b to 10
- Fruiting Zone - 7b to 10
- Cold Hardiness - 10°F with winter mulch and protection; can stand light frost without leaf damage
- Wind - Very wind tolerant unlike most bananas; leaves will not tear under normal windy conditions
- Sun - Full sun
- Taste Description - Fruit is not edible
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips - Grow in well draining, amended soil; protect from winter cold in zones 7 and 8; consider digging the banana up and storing in a crawl space or unheated garage for the winter and plant out again next spring
Known Afflictions
- Pests - No known pests
- Susceptible Diseases - No known diseases
- Resistant Diseases - N/A
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
http://www.bananas.org/showthread.php?t=1665
- Typical Price Range - $15 to $50
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~drc/musella005.htm
- Sources
