Banana Plant

15 Gallon

$149.00

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Banana Plant

Musa acuminata ‘Cavendish’

Fast Fruiting in 9-12 Months • Sweet, Homegrown Cavendish Bananas • Dramatic Tropical Foliage

$149.00

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Banana Plant is the quintessential tropical icon, transforming any sunny space into an exotic oasis with its dramatic, towering foliage and offering the ultimate garden reward: bunches of sweet, homegrown bananas. This fast-growing herbaceous perennial is not a tree but a giant herb, forming a "pseudostem" from tightly wrapped leaf sheaths. In just 9-12 months, it sends up a spectacular flower stalk that develops into a heavy bunch of fruit. While each stem fruits only once, it reliably produces new "pups" (suckers) to continue the harvest cycle, making it a prolific and fascinating centerpiece for warm-climate gardens.

Grows with astonishing speed, reaching full height and fruiting in 9-12 months from a large sucker.
Produces the classic, sweet, seedless Cavendish-type bananas perfect for fresh eating and baking.
Features huge, lush, tropical leaves that create immediate visual impact and a sense of privacy.
A herbaceous perennial that fruits once per pseudostem, then dies back, replaced by new suckers for continuous production.
Thrives in full sun, heat, humidity, and consistent moisture with rich, well-drained soil.
While not cold hardy, it can be grown in large containers in cooler climates and overwintered indoors.

Fruit & Growth Profile:

Fruit Flavor: Sweet, creamy, and mild when fully tree-ripened, far superior to store-bought.
Fruit Texture: Soft, smooth, and creamy.
Best Uses: Primary use is for fresh eating. Also excellent for baking, smoothies, and frying. The plant is a dramatic ornamental for tropical landscaping.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage:Very large, oblong leaves (up to 9 ft long).Bright emerald green, soft glossy texture.Arranged in a spiral pattern around the pseudostem.Flowers:Funnel-shaped small flowers on drooping spikes.Large purple or yellow bracts enclose flower clusters.Inflorescence known as a "banana heart".Fruit:Elongated, slightly curved berries (technically berries).Green when immature, yellow when ripe.Flavor: Sweet, creamy texture with no acidity.Texture: Soft, smooth flesh when ripe
Habit: Tropical herbaceous perennial
Mature Height: 6-10 ft (varies by cultivar)
Mature Spread: 4-6 ft
Growth Rate: Very fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Rapid fruiting - produces in 9-12 months.Continuous harvest - new stems replace old.Tropical ornamental value - dramatic foliage.World's most popular fruit - global familiarity
Landscape Uses:Tropical gardens.Edible landscaping.Container growing (dwarf varieties).Greenhouse cultivation

Q: How do I get it to produce fruit?
A: Provide full sun, ample water, and regular feeding with a high-potassium fertilizer. A healthy, large sucker (at least 3-4 feet tall when planted) will typically produce a flower stalk once it has grown 7-10 months and has a full head of leaves.

Q: What happens after it fruits?
A: The pseudostem that bore the fruit will die. Before it does, it will have produced new shoots (suckers or "pups") at its base. Cut the fruited stem to the ground after harvest and select 1-2 of the strongest pups to become the next fruiting stems.

Q: Can I grow it from a grocery store banana?
A: No. Commercial bananas are seedless triploid cultivars. You must start with a division (a pup or sucker) from an existing plant or purchase a tissue-cultured plant from a nursery.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: No. The foliage is damaged by frost, and the plant will die back to the ground if frozen. In marginal climates (USDA Zones 8-9), the roots can survive with heavy mulch, and new shoots may emerge in spring. In colder zones, it must be grown in a pot and brought indoors for winter or treated as an annual.