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Musa 'Bordelon'

CATEGORY  Musa

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hardiest Of Red Striped Musa
  • Adorned With Rich Burgundy Colors
  • Color Does Not Fade With Age
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HEIGHT:

9-14 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

7b-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Focal Point
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Specimen

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Great Foliage

TYPE:

· Seeded (Ornamental)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Variegated
· Burgundy
· Green

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Puerto Rico
· Hawaii

Musa 'Bordelon' was discovered in the Louisiana town of Bordelonville, this cultivar slightly resembles Musa acuminate ssp. Zebrina, the Blood Banana. Large ornamental foliage has maroon splotches on the upper surface and even more maroon on the underside. Readily produces flowers and makes seeded, inedible fruit, which are also very ornamental.

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Focal Point
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Specimen

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Great Foliage

TYPE:

· Seeded (Ornamental)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Variegated
· Burgundy
· Green

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Puerto Rico
· Hawaii

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 4-6 weeks
6" Crop Time: 6-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 10-14 weeks
12" Crop Time: 14-18 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5