Banana Trees For Sale

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    ripe dwarf cavendish banana tree
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    Musa Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree
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    Cold Hardy Musa Bordelon Banana Tree

    Shop the Best Selection of Ornamental Banana Trees Online

    If you are looking to buy a banana tree for sale online, choose one grown onsite in our Florida nursery. Perfect Plants guarantees your banana trees will arrive ready to thrive when planted! 

    Ornamental banana trees grow best in warm, humid climates but we have some varieties that can handle the cold better than others. Banana plants are fast growing trees that are low maintenance, and pest and disease resistant. 

    Banana trees can bring lush, tropical vibes to any garden. Browse our varieties of ornamental banana trees for sale and bring a taste of the tropics to your home.

    Buy a banana tree online, guaranteed by Perfect Plants, and start enjoying your tropical perennial today!

    Caring for Banana Tree You Ordered from Perfect Plants Nursery

    Growing banana trees is rewarding! Customers choose our banana trees for their long, green leaves and surprisingly easy care and maintenance. With plenty of water & TLC, you can keep them thriving. Fertilize banana trees once a year for beautiful, lush leaves.

    When planting a banana tree, amend the soil prior to planting by adding plenty of nutrients such as compost, manure, or other organic matter. Then water the planting site a few days before planting. Make sure your hole is 2-3 times the diameter of the root ball. Place the root ball in the hole and backfill it with your nutrient soil.

    Banana trees grow best in warm, humid climates and in full sun, with well-draining soil, protection from the winter cold, and plenty of water. Your planting site should be in a full sun area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to ensure that your plant has the best growth and fruit production. 

    Banana trees are tropical plants that grow in humid and hot climates. Banana trees can only grow in USDA growing zones 8 and above except the Musa Basjoo, a cold hardy banana tree, which can grow all the way down to zone 4. The stalks may die down for the winter but with a thick layer of mulch to protect the banana tree roots, the rhizomes will shoot up new banana pups in spring!

    For other types of banana trees that are not as cold hardy, you can move the banana tree plant indoors for the winter until the weather returns warm again. When growing a banana tree in a container, ensure it has drainage holes and is the right size for your plant.

    Our Ornamental Banana Tree Grow Guide has more information on planting and growing bananas.

    What Are the Best Banana Trees to Buy Online?

    Our top 3 ornamental banana trees are the Musa Basjoo, Musa Bordelon, & Golden Lotus varieties.

    Can You Eat From Ornamental Bananas Trees Bought Online?

    Bananas from ornamental banana trees are not edible and not for human consumption. Bananas from ornamental banana trees are not poisonous or toxic, but are too seedy to enjoy! The banana tree leaves, banana tree flowers, and fruit are for aesthetics only. 

    Check out the other fruit & nut trees in the Perfect Plants catalog today!

    FAQs About Banana Trees

    Yes! Banana trees can be grown in containers, making them a great option for patios, porches, or other spaces where planting directly in the ground isn't possible. Choose a container that is appropriately sized for the plant and has drainage holes to prevent soggy soil. Container-grown banana trees can also be moved indoors during winter in areas where temperatures are too cold for the variety.

    Banana trees are fast-growing plants, but the time it takes to produce fruit depends on the variety, growing conditions, and climate. However, it's important to note that the ornamental banana trees sold by Perfect Plants are grown primarily for their tropical foliage and appearance. Their fruit is not considered edible because it contains too many seeds. Fruiting banana trees usually produce fruit in 1-2 years after planting.

    Yes! Banana trees are considered relatively easy to grow and are low-maintenance once established. They grow best with full sun, well-draining soil, plenty of water, and warm, humid conditions. For the best growth, choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day and fertilize annually to encourage lush, healthy foliage.

    No. Banana trees do not require a second banana tree for pollination. However, the ornamental banana trees sold by Perfect Plants are primarily grown for their tropical appearance, and their fruit is not intended for eating. The fruit produced by these ornamental varieties is too seedy to enjoy. The Dwarf Cavendish & Ice Cream banana trees are both self-pollinating.

    Perfect Plants offers an optional 1-Year Plant Warranty that can be purchased at checkout. The warranty costs approximately 10% of the plant total and provides coverage for up to one year after purchase. If a covered plant dies during that period, customers can submit a photo and receive store credit for the plant. The warranty must be purchased at the time of checkout and cannot be added after the order is completed. All plants have a 1 month warranty included.

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