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Originally Posted by RyanL
Andy, thanks for the info. Have you or anyone herd of or had any experience with "pineapple" ,"texas star" , or "williams"? All are said to be 6 to 8 ft and are available from one of the common banana plant ordering sites. Thanks guys!
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No problem! I've not heard of "pineapple", but I have heard of "texas star" and "Williams." Texas star is supposed to be a extra cold tolerant variety, from what I've heard and read, it is a mutation of the Dwarf Orinoco variety. The original source plant has been difficult to trace, so some people have reported experiencing varying characteristics and cold tolerance likely due to plants sold as "texas star" but were actually something different. Several members on here have the real deal and either might be able to send you a pup or know of a reputable source. A lot of people seem to really like it, especially in colder areas. Williams is supposed to be a taller version of the Dwarf Cavendish and is one of the primary commercial varieties, I believe Chiquita. Hope this helps! Best wishes