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Banana, Orinoco

Banana, Orinoco

NOTE: This plant is cold-temperature sensitive and can not be shipped through areas with freezing temperatures until Spring. If we estimate your order of this plant will be damaged by weather, we will hold your entire order and ship when temperatures warm.
This plant is currently NOT available for shipping.
In store pickup only.

$85.00 USD
$85.00 USD
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Size

3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

NOTE: We do not ship 5 gallon size. In-store pickup only.

The 'Orinoco' is a solid green banana that grows to about 16 feet. If it is crowded it can achieve 20 feet. The fruit is about 8 to 10 inches long and of an angular form. It is quite thick, up to 2 inches and tapered at the tip. There is very little curvature to the fruit. 

When mature, the fruit has a silky texture with a firm, slightly fibrous core. These bananas are somewhat starchy, but will develop a delicious sweet flavor and soft texture when fully ripened. The fruit can ripen on the plant without splitting.

Cold and wind hardy, originally from Venezuela.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Please see our Banana Planting and Care Instructions

ABOUT THIS PLANT

Botanic Name: Musa paradisiaca
Common Names: Orinoco, Burro, Bluggoe,

Lifespan: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: Zone 8-Zone 11
Fruiting Season: The banana flower will bloom about 18-24 months after planting and 8-10 months before the rack is ready to harvest.
Growth Structure: Tree will grow 10-15 feet tall.

Fertility Preference: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Water Preference: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Sun & Light Preference: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Years to Fruit: 1.5 years
Fruiting Season: The banana flower will bloom about 18-24 months after planting and 8-10 months before the rack is ready to harvest.
Cold Tolerance: 32°F
Native to: Venezuela

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