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Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe
No. Orinoco can get up to 20 feet. And yes, I know you probably don't believe me, but it is true (albeit rare). Dwarf orinoco get around 6-8 feet, I think.
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Does the full size orinoco have same cold hardiness? A google factoid says the following:
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'Orinoco' typically grows to 10-16' (infrequently to 20') tall. It is noted for having good winter hardiness to Zone 7 and is often cultivated in warm winter climates for its tasty fruit (bananas). It is commonly grown outdoors in southern Florida and along the Gulf coast.
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I do not believe that my banana will yield fruit at zone 7, but it might survive to come up each year.
It was purchased from just fruits and exotics labeled as an ice cream, but it does not appear to be blue and that has been my concern. I was told that during those years mislabeled bananas were being sold as ice cream bananas in many nursery outlets.
It could be Orinoco.