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NANAMAN · 05-25-2008, 04:56 PM

Yes they will produce fruit in your zone. The Oak tree canopy should provide protection from frost, but they will grow slower than if planted in full sun. My recomendations for taste are: D. Namwah, Belle, Fhia 18 or Manzano, Nino. If you like sweet, unique tasting bananas, you can't go wrong with these varieties! As far as cold hardiness goes, I can't help you there, they really don't get tested in my S Fl climate. Now is the perfect time to get some pups started and established, and by next summer, you'll be eating your first homegrown bananas!

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NANAMAN Pseudostem Therapist NANAMAN's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Park Fl. Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Brian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,696 BananaBucks : 326,124 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 452 Times Was Thanked 1,118 Times in 320 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times	Re: New and just looking for some guidance Yes they will produce fruit in your zone. The Oak tree canopy should provide protection from frost, but they will grow slower than if planted in full sun. My recomendations for taste are: D. Namwah, Belle, Fhia 18 or Manzano, Nino. If you like sweet, unique tasting bananas, you can't go wrong with these varieties! As far as cold hardiness goes, I can't help you there, they really don't get tested in my S Fl climate. Now is the perfect time to get some pups started and established, and by next summer, you'll be eating your first homegrown bananas! __________________