Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Experience the magic of growing your own bananas in the City of Sails. The Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree (Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') is the perfect botanical specimen to add a lush, fruit-bearing, tropical flair to your Auckland garden, patio, or north-facing courtyard.

A Fruit-Bearing Marvel for Our Climate

Thriving in Auckland's warm, humid summers and mild winters, this is not a tree but a fast-growing, giant herbaceous perennial. Its sturdy "trunk" is a fascinating pseudostem, from which erupts a canopy of huge, wind-swaying leaves that create an instant resort-like atmosphere.

Grow Your Own Sweet, Creamy Bananas

The true spectacle begins when a stunning reddish-purple inflorescence (flower stalk) emerges, eventually drooping with "hands" of developing fruit. Thanks to its parthenocarpic nature, it produces the very same seedless, sweet Dwarf Cavendish bananas you buy at the store, right in your backyard. There's nothing quite like harvesting your own home-grown bunch.

Perfect for Auckland Gardens & Containers

True to its name, the Dwarf Cavendish reaches a manageable 1.8 to 2.4 meters in height, making it ideal for smaller urban sections and container gardening. This allows you to plant it in a sheltered, sunny spot or in a pot that can be moved to a protected area during the cooler, windier winter months.

Key Features for NZ Gardeners:

· Botanical Name: Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

· Mature Height: 1.8 - 2.4 m, perfect for containers and small spaces.

· Ideal Auckland Location: A sunny, north-facing spot protected from strong winds.

· Fruit: Produces full-sized, sweet, seedless bananas in a typical Auckland summer.

Small - up to 0.3m

Medium - up to .6m

Large - up to 1m

X Large - 1+m