Texas Star VS. California Gold
Did I get your attention? I copied this from directly from a banana selling website. This may have been debated to death - but does anyone know that this is true for sure? I think I read in past posts that some of you have these growing side by side and would let us know. I will send the website address to anyone that wants it - just PM or email me. (I am not affiliated with them in any way)
Dwarf Orinoco banana plant banana tree ....The ‘Dwarf Orinoco' is a small vigorous plant that has a beautiful solid green has a thick stem and is very cold hardy. Often called the 'Texas Star' and the "California Gold" - a real cold hardy fruit producer. Exceptionally frost hardy compared to other bananas, produces good fruit, year after year, without any frost protection. This is the most popular landscaping plant in Florida for around pools and garden jungles. Wide, big green leaves make this a real winner. It is a heavy bearer of thick skinned fruit of very good eating quality. A very good and delicious banana. Sweet with a bit of a strawberry taste. There is very little curvature to the fruit and the fruit can ripen on the plant without splitting. The plant is hardy and withstands cold temperatures and wind, Hardiness: Zone 7-11, Height: 8', Healthy approx. 12" high plant with soil.
B83 16.95 10.95
The $10.95 is in red and their current sale price.
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