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    Musa 'Ae Ae'

    Hawaiian Variegated Banana

    This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.

    Shop Available Musa

    Item #: 6491

    Zones: 9a to 10b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 180" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.8 L)


    Once, ownership of this banana was restricted to Hawaiian royalty, but today anyone can own one. Despite its widespread release, Musa 'Ae Ae' is still one of the most highly sought-after bananas for ornamental purposes. While it is not the most hardy banana, we have been able to successfully overwinter it with a leaf-filled cage that extends 4' tall and 3' on either side of the main trunk. Of course, winter storage indoors is always a good option. The 15' tall plants are composed of highly variegated green-and-white sectored leaves. When the plants mature, you'll get a crop of edible variegated bananas as well...how fun!