Nurseries for banana trees Orlando to Homestead??

vaindioux · 03-11-2023, 08:33 AM

Hi

I m going to Florida in May. I would like to buy some bananas either to keep potted or in ground depending.
So looking for places with a decent selection. I have 6 species in ground, established for 15 years: Basjoo, Sikkimensis, Ornata, 2 varieties of Itinerans, Lasiocarpa.
Be aware that Welcome to Going Bananas of Homestead, Florida! in Homestead only does mail order now.

Thxs

Pat

Art_R · 03-12-2023, 03:31 PM

Actually Going Bananas has stopped doing mail order and they just sell in-person out of their nursery by appointment only. If you send them an email, you can arrange an appointment. As a matter of fact, I made an appointment by email and picked up a 3 gallon blue java at the nursery at the beginning of March. They have an excellent selection and I think that they are a reputable supplier.

vaindioux · 03-12-2023, 07:07 PM

Ok that’s great news. I will make an appmt when i go down.

Thxs

Pat

cincinnana · 03-13-2023, 06:36 AM

To help you find plants what route are you traveling I-75 or I-95 and what are your waypoints?

vaindioux · 03-13-2023, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

To help you find plants what route are you traveling I-75 or I-95 and what are your waypoints?

I-75 from Atlanta to Orlando. Then Orlando to Jupiter and to Homestead.

Thxs

Pat

cincinnana · 03-23-2023, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaindioux

I-75 from Atlanta to Orlando. Then Orlando to Jupiter and to Homestead.

Thxs

Pat

This is what I can add.

First if you like to thrift shop check out the thrifts along the treasure coast.
Jupiter /West Palm has some good ones.

The Florida big box stores have the most common ornamental and fruiting banana plants for sale.

Independent nurseries will have a small selection of bananas also and an incredible selection of tropicals and landscape plants.
My favorites for tropicals Weatherbee nursery in FT Pierce and Pinders nursery in Palm City.

https://pindersnursery.com

Craigslist / Florida/Miami currently has plants for sale and this is where you will find some gems if they're offered . The further south you go the more exotic the selection will be.

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