Musa itinerans var. gautengensis (Burmese Blue Banana, Yunnan Banana)
Botanical Information
| Family | Musaceae |
| Genus | Musa |
| Species | itinerans |
| Variety | gautengensis |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Myanmar (Burma), China and Thailand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 5-10 m |
| Spread | 3-10 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed; germination is accelerated if soaked in lukewarm water. |
| Cultivation | Prefers rich, well drained soils and part shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The herbaceous stem is 20-25 cm in diameter. |
| Leaf Description | Long, palm-like leaves are green to dark green with smooth, entire margins. |
| Fruit Description | The fruits are 10 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. |
Photographs
Musa itinerans var. gautengensis, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Musa itinerans var. gautengensis, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Musa itinerans var. gautengensis, bark. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.