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AEAE - (waiting list only) A beautiful variegated
green & white plant that also has multicolored fruit. Usually
cooked as a plantain, some also eat it very ripe as a out of
hand fruit. Ht. 12-16ft.
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AFRICAN RHINOHORN - Height 10-12 feet. An unusual
plantain that produces relatively few fruit but the size of
each can weigh 2-3 pounds and be as long as 12-20 inches or
more. The pseudostem has a dark burgundy hue which gives rise
to the term some call "African Red". A collectors delight,
especially when fruiting. Cold sensitive.
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BACCARII— Ornamental banana that grows about 6-8 ft
tall. Narrow light green leaves, with a bright orange/red
torch inflorescence with green tips. Stunning!
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BALBISIANA
- The second of the primitive seeded varieties thought to be an
ancestor to many modern day bananas and plantains. This hardy
banana makes a nice landscape and collector variety. Height
about 14-16 ft.
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BALONGKAUE - (pronounced ball long coo) is a cooking
type which grows about 12 ft. tall. The fruit has a
bluish/green outer appearance, with white flesh. Is a very
sturdy and attractive plant that can be eaten out of hand when
very ripe.
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BANKSII - (pronounced bank-see-aye) Also primitive
seeded species having long thinnish leaves with light brown
coloration on sheaths & lower petioles. Grows about 8-10 ft.
Collectors & landscapers like these.
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BASJOO - This cool tolerant,
seeded variety grows about 12 ft. tall, is solid light green
and is a fast growing sturdy plant. It frequently sends out
rhizomes 2-3 feet away from the corm. It has a golden-cream
colored ovate inflorescence making it a very attractive
acquisition. Becoming more popular in cooler regions for
a tropical appearance.
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BRAZILIAN - In our opinion, one of the hardiest of the
dessert bananas. The height varies on these varieties, may
grow from 9ft - 14ft depending on growing conditions. Hardy
and attractive plant.
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BRUNEI - (pronounced brun eye) This ornamental
sometimes called "black rose" grows about 12 ft.. The unique
dark pseudostem contrasts with the inflorescence of dark
red-rose color to be quite stunning. The seeded 2 inch fruit
add to the beauty of the plant.
very limited quantities
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BURMESE BLUE - Although primarily thought of as an
ornamental, some people from Burma, Thailand & Laos cook with
it. Does not fruit easily occasionally needs pollination to
get fruit.
very limited quantities
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CARDABA - A Philippine cooking variety that is a truly
an attractive plant with a bluish hue to the fruit and very
white pulp. The fruit is stubby and irregular in shape but can
get quite large. Height 10-12 ft.
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COCCINEA - (also known as uranoscopus) This
ornamental variety produces an erect inflorescence of
brilliant red-orange color that lasts for weeks. Height 3-6
ft. Good for containerized growing in filtered light.
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CAVENDISH - Both the Dwarf (5 ft.) and Giant (7-8 ft.)
varieties produce wonderful tasting fruit as does the others
in the Cavendish sub-group. A vigorous grower with wide green
leaves. One of the more common and popular growing varieties in the USA.
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DWARF NAMWA
- Also known as
pisang awak and other names through out the world, this
group of lady finger bananas produce large sized bunches of
sweet, truly delicious, fruit that is prized in Indonesia and
all over the world. Usually grows about 9-10 ft although may
grow a little taller.
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DWARF ORINOCO - Named from
the region in South America near the Orinoco river where they
grow profusely, they are also called the horse banana or
"burro". These angulated cooking bananas are also a tasty
treat out of hand when fully ripe. Their versatility make them
popular in many regions of the world. Height 5-6 ft. dwarf &
12-14 ft. on the tall.
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DWARF & RED TALL - Known by many names in the world,
(Cuban Red, Jamaican Red, Colorado, Indio, Macaboo) this very
sweet lady finger fruit is most beautiful. It turns "sunset"
colors when ripening from dark burgundy to orange,
yellow-green and muted colors in between. The full bodied
flavor and distinctive sweetness makes it worth the wait of 24
months or more to give fruit. The tall red, with a dark maroon
pseudostem can grow 14-16 ft, the Dwarf version grows about
8-9 ft in our area.
The Red Tall and Dwarf Red
are the same except for heights.
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DOUBLE - This beautiful Cavendish type has very wide,
dark green leaves and produces a full sized fruit. Also called
the Mahoi, the second generation produces multiple bunches of
fruit, usually 2 but sometimes more. Height 5-6 ft.
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ELE ELE - A Hawaiian
cooking variety that is known for its very dark pseudostem.
Sometimes called the Hawaiian Black, it gets a purplish hue,
especially in more acid volcanic type soil. Full sized fruit.
Grows about 14 ft. tall.
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EBON MUSAK
- A rather unique variety in that it has fruit that does not turn
yellow when ripe only a subtle color change takes place when
the fruit is mature. Watch it closely for plumpness so that it
does not become over ripe. The nice sub-acid flavor makes it a
delicious treat. Height 10-12 ft.
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ENSETE MAURELII- Beautiful ornamental banana-like
plant with very large upward extending leaves. Burgundy
coloration in the leaves and midribs that can vary, like the
heights, depending on light and other growing conditions.
Usually propagated by seed, rather than rhizomes, which are
very rare.
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GOLDFINGER (FHIA-1) - A rapid growing, mostly green plant
producing a wonderful tasting, slightly sub-acid, refreshing
fruit that gets 6-8 inches long or better. It is a very
disease resistant, wind & cool tolerant plant that is easy to
grow. In our area the ripening fruit does not get dark yellow,
instead gives only a slight color change when mature so check
it often when close to harvesting. Height 10-12 ft. This one
is a MUST.
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FHIA-02 - Like the FHIA 01 this is bred to be hardy
and resistant. The flavor is mild, sweet and very pleasant.
One of our favorite grows about 10-12 feet tall. Also known as
the Mona Lisa which gives a hint to the subtle beauty of the
plant and taste of the fruit.
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FHIA-03 - Another strong plant, specially bread for
hardiness. The fruit is firm and refreshing with a hint of
lemon. Can be cooked green or eaten fresh when fully ripe.
Delicious! Grows about 12 feet tall with stout pseudostem.
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FHIA 18 - Desert hybrid growing about 12 ft. Strong,
resilient plant, producing large racemes of a sweet fruit
having a sub-acid (apple-like) after taste.
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FHIA 23 - A strong, cool tolerant, disease
resistant hybrid that produces one of the nicest tasting fruits, in my
opinion, of the FHIA collection. Sweet & fruity.
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FHIA 25 - A Robust, resistant hybrid that
produces very large bunches of full sized fruit that ripens very fast.
For this reason many like to use it as a vegetable and boil the green
fruit, which make a wonderful alternative for potatoes.
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FRENCH HORN -
This plantain is much favored in Ecuador and the West Indies;
used as a staple in their diets. The slightly curved fruit is
large and delicious, comparable to the commercial plantains
that we know and adore. Height 12 ft.
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GIANT PLANTAIN - A taller version of the
"Puerto Rican DWARF PLANTAIN".
Both producing a superior fruit and commonly used for "maduros"
and "tostones", a staple in the Caribbean and Hispanic
cuisine. This is the one you find in the super market. Heights
12ft. and dwarf 8 ft.
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GOLDEN AROMATIC -
A Cavendish type sweet banana that has a fragrant aroma and gold
ripe fruit. The full sized fruit produced from this wide
leaved plant is a real taste treat. Height 10-12 ft.
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GRAND NAIN
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The commercial variety that you can buy in the grocery store.
The purchased ones are good but when you grow it yourself and
see how delicious this banana can taste you wonder what took
you so long to try. These full sized fruit ripen rapidly, so
be ready. They can give 40-60 pounds of fruit with ease.
Height 6-8 ft.
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GRAND NAIN-X-SUMATANA
- (We just call it the "X") It has beautiful large leaves with
maroon under side and splotched maroon and green on the top
side of the leaves. Resembles the Zebrina except larger leaves
and fuller. Height @ 6 ft.
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HUAMOA - A Polynesian cooking banana that is almost
rectangular in shape and packed with flavor. These make
wonderful tostones as well as other banana recipes. The large
full leaves and fat, rounded fruit make this a great looking
plant. Height about 12 ft.
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ICE CREAM - A very beautiful, cool tolerant plant
that produces a blue/green fruit with pure white flesh. The
sweet creamy fruit is very delightful. Height 10-12 ft.
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KANDRIAN
- A large growing sturdy plant with great flavor, dense spicy
and sweet. Produces large bunches and has a huge base.
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IGCPOCA - One of our newer bananas that gives a
plump, sweet delicious light green fruit with a pointed end. A
thumbs up in every way. (Pronounce it if you can) Height 10-12
ft.
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KOFI - From Papau New Guinea, a member of the Iholena
sub group which is a combination cooking-dessert banana that
rated highest in tasting tests. very
limited quantities
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KRU - Brought into this country from New Guinea, this
wine colored plant gives fruit with green & red markings
that narrows to a point on one end giving it an interesting
and beautiful appearance. The fruit must be eaten very ripe to
get full flavor. Grows about 12 ft. tall. The Green Kru is the
same flavored fruit with out the wine colored markings.
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LACATAN - Both the Jamaican and cousin Philippine
Lakatan are one of the Cavendish sub-group and produce a
similar fruit in shape, texture and flavor. Only the height of
the plants differ slightly; the Philippine has more red in the
leaf margis and is a little taller. Both produce good sized
bunches of fruit that has delicious flavor. Heights (J=12+ft.
P=14+ft.)
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MAIA MAOLI
- This 12-14 ft. tall plant of the Polynesian cooking variety
has delicious flavor and statuesque elegance. It is mostly
green with slight red colors in the pseudostem giving serious
competition to the other cooking varieties. (One of our
favorites)
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MALACCENSIS - A primitive species, producing a small
thin seeded fruit of about 4 inches. Resistant to Panama
Disease and Sigatoka. Grows about 8-10 ft. tall.
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MANNII - (pronounce: man-knee- eye) Short,
approx. 3ft Ornamental plant having a small greyish-pink
inflorescence. Looks great in clumps adding color to the
landscape
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MAQUEÑO
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N/A AT THIS TIME A cooking banana from Ecuador,
has a solid greet stout trunk with chubby 6-8 inch fruit.
Height 12 ft. The plant is resistant to sigatoka and other
diseases making it a good substitute in countries where this
is a commercial problem.
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MAURITIUS - A short Cavendish type plant that grows 4
ft. in height and produces a small bunch of sweet full sized
creamy fruit. Great for containerized growing or small area.
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MONKEY FINGER - A terrific
looking plant that produces very large bunches of long thin
bananas with slight curving. It truly resembles the elongated
fingers of a large monkey hand and hence obtained its name.
The fruit is firm and sub-acid sweet giving it a very
refreshing flavor. Height 10-12 ft.
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MONTHAN - A cooking type from South India. Similar to
the Bluggoe or Orinoco in size and versatility. Height about
10-12 ft.
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MYSORE
- (Height 14-16 ft.) and MISI LUKI
(Height @ 10-12 ft.) are 2 of the most popular and delicious
lady finger bananas we have tasted. The mysore, from India is
an important commercial crop for that area of the world. The
Misi, has a very fruity flavor. The shelf life of these
delicious little morsels out last any other by several days.
They are sturdy and fast growing. Loved by all!
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MUSELLA LASIOCARPA - This short, stout, ornamental
banana like plant is a prolific grower with tight clustering
leaves. It produces a golden-yellow inflorescence emerging
from the center & extending upward like a crowned jewel.
Flower lasts about a month. Beautiful and Unusual. Approx. 4
ft. tall.
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NEHUMBAHOKA - A rare dessert banana that grows about
10-12 ft. tall with a large amount of "chocolate" coloration
in the pseudostem. The fruit is plump, at about 5 inches long
& narrowed at the tip. It has sub-acid flavor which makes it
refreshing.
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NINO - This delicate sweet, thin skinned baby banana
produces a fruit about 4 inches long. It is a light green
plant that grows to about 8-10 ft.
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ORNATAS- Some flowering
colorful beauties that are a bold addition to landscape and
gardens. The erect flower extends upward through the lush
greenery and peeps out with color. We carry the Bronze, also
called Laterita, Dusky Rose, Magenta, Pink Ornata & Yellow at
this time. All magnificent. Cold sensitive. Heights about 5-7
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PELIPITA - A dark green plant that grows about 10-12
ft. tall and produces a cooking banana that is angulated in
shape. It is a hardy plant resistant to disease which is why
it is used as a progenitor for many other hybrids.
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PISANG JARI BUAYA - This hardy dessert variety grows
about 8-10 ft. tall with long leaves and a thin pseudostem.
The fruit is slender and long with a slightly sub-acid sweet
fruit. Rare and unique.
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PITOGO - A wonderfully different looking fruit that
resembles a fig more than a banana. Its ping-pong ball looking
fruit is as delicious as it is unusual. We can't keep enough
ahead of the demand. A real conversation piece as well as a
special treat. Grows about 10-12 ft. in height.
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POPOULU
- A 12-14 ft. Polynesian cooking banana with superb flavor. Its
short stout fruit and dark green foliage make it a magnificent
looking specimen as well as great tasting treat.
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PRAYING HANDS - Now here is
a real eye popper. The fruit is fused together making each
hand look like a baseball mit or hands in the praying pose.
When completely ripe it is possible to separate the fingers to
reveal a great tasting vanilla flavored banana. A must for the
real banana enthusiast. Height 12-14 ft.
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PISANG RAJA
- A wonderful Indian variety with a yellow-orange flesh and sweet
delectable flavor. Once you have tasted this baby you're
hooked on this 14 ft. delicacy. Firm and delectable with an
unforgettable taste.
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PURI - A very popular sturdy plant originating in India
and becoming a favorite around the world. Due to the rapid growth
and delicious taste of these 3/4 size fruit as well as cool
tolerance they have won the hearts (and taste buds) of
thousands.
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IHOLENA - This versatile variety is not only decorative, with
the under side of the leaves a burgundy color, but also used for
eating fresh, dehydrating and for cooking. Others in the Hilahila
sub group of Polynesian cooking bananas include the
WHITE IHOLENA (& HA'A not available at this time)
that produce fruit that are yellowish from the onset, making it
difficult to determine when to harvest. These are devoid of the
burgundy coloration but produce the same fruit. All are excellent
for a multitude of uses. Heights: Red 10-12 ft, White 8-10 ft.
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ROSE
- One of our latest acquisitions and a real beauty. The slender
pseudostem displays a soft reddish color and grows rapidly. The
small fruit are very sweet and delicate. Resistant to fusarium
wilt, grows 6-8 ft. tall.
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SABA
- The "sequoia" of the banana plants with huge pseudostem (range
20"-45" diameter) and heights ranging from 16-20 ft. here, however
clients have reported even greater sizes in other growing areas of
the country. The wonderful tasting cooking banana makes the best
tostones we have ever eaten. A sturdy plant and somewhat cool
tolerant. (A must for the collector and those that want BIG)
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SUPER
DWARF - A real midget banana growing about 3 ft. tall with
wide leaves and green coloration. It produces a small bunch of
medium - large fruit. Great for containerized growing or small
spots in the yard or garden. A real cutie.
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SH 3008
- Bred in the Honduras Research Station. It has beautiful large
leaves with maroon under side and splotched maroon and green on
the top side of the leaves. Resembles the Zebrina/Sumatrana except
larger and fuller. Height 6 ft.
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SH 3640
- Another FHIA Research Station hybrid. A dessert type,
producing a sweet, creamy full sized fruit. Grows about 12 ft.
tall. Grows rapidly, fruits early. This one has real potential!!
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SIAM RUBY
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RED leaves, (top & bottom) that vary in brightness depending on
the amount of sun it gets. Great for that splash of color in the
landscape Primarily an ornamental variety and is cold sensitive.
Has tiny inedible fruit. grows about 6-8 ft.
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TEXTILES
- Also known as the Abaca and Giant Pisang is a seeded variety
that is used primarily for its fiber in the Philippines for making
hemp rope. It is disease resistant, grows about 16 ft. in the US &
has a beautiful golden inflorescence.
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BLACK **** - Our newest
acquisition and a real beauty! It has a polished looking
purple-black pseudostem. Appears to be a rapid grower and can get
some good height at about 12-14 ft. Produces a moderate bunch of
colorful seeded fruit. One thing is certain. They are gorgeous!
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THOUSAND FINGERS - This novelty is as unique as beautiful.
When full grown at 10-12 ft. It produces a stalk of tiny round
bananas that can continue to make fruit until it touches the
ground (sometimes 5 ft. long or more) Mostly used for
ornamentation or landscape however the fruit is edible. (If you
are patient)
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TRULY
TINY - a cute and sturdy plant that grows about 3 ft. Tall
and produces an edible but small raceme of mild flavored, medium
size fruit. A great addition to patios, container growing, or
borders.
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VALERY
- One of the Cavendish varieties that produces a full
sized fruit with a creamy texture. A midsize plant good for
backyard treats for the family. Height 10 ft.
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VELUTINA - This small ornamental, 3-6 ft. is a gorgeous
thin leaved green plant that produces a small, hot pink, fuzzy
banana that stands erect (australimusa). When it is mature it
peals itself back exposing a white seeded fruit just ready for the
plucking. Use care if eating, the seeds are like a buckshot and
could easily chip a tooth.
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VEINTE
COHOL - A dessert
variety originating in the Philippine area and having green
pseudostem with some brown patches. The small plump fruit (3-4")
are soft and sweet. Height about 8-10 ft.
Current research shows it to be rapid to fruit, a real plus in the short summers. This
is what you have been asking for, one that fruits fast before the
warmth is gone for those short growing seasons!
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WILLIAMS
- A Cavendish type that produces a full sized fruit with
excellent flavor. An all 'round favorite. Grows about 8-10 ft. in
height. A popular variety for good reasons.
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YANGAMBI KM-5 - (Sometimes just called the KM-5) An
excellent tasting small dessert banana from West Central Africa.
It is very disease resistant and sturdy. Height about 12 ft.
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ZEBRINA
- Also called the Sumatrana, Blood (and sometimes the
Rojo, although incorrectly) This ornamental maroon & green
variegated leaf banana produces a very tiny dark maroon seeded
fruit that is cute to look at but not edible. It adds a
little color to all tropical landscape. Is especially nice around
decks & pools. Height 6-8 ft.
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