Banana
Musa
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Banana
Bananas (Musa spp.) are vigorous tropical herbaceous plants that grow 6–20 ft tall depending on cultivar, thriving in NE Florida's zone 9b heat and humidity. They produce bold paddle-shaped foliage and, in frost-free years, hanging clusters of edible fruit from a clumping rhizome that re-sprouts even after light freezes. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy, Moist, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant bananas in full sun for best growth and fruiting; they tolerate part shade but produce fewer and smaller bunches. In NE Florida, a south-facing, wind-protected site maximizes the short fruiting window.
Bananas are thirsty plants — water deeply 1–2 times per week and never let the root zone dry out completely. In NE Florida's sandy soils, add a thick organic mulch ring (4–6 in.) to retain moisture and protect the shallow rhizome.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. Fertilize with a high-potassium balanced fertilizer (e.g., 6-2-12) every 2 months during the growing season; potassium is key to fruit quality in Florida bananas. Avoid heavy clay.
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Common questions
Is Banana a good plant for St. Augustine?
Banana is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 6-20 feet × 6-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.