Musa Zan Moreno

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Contents 1 Cultivar Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

Cultivar Name

Musa 'zan moreno'

Synonyms

Pictures

(credit the flying dutchman)

(credit Gabe15)

Description

This is another of the 'Musa Dwarf Cavendish' group of cultivars. It has a small size of 6 to 8 feet, high quality fruit, some disease and cold resistance. Colorful bracts and maroon stains on short broad foliage.

• Genetic Group -

Origin

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

6-8 feet

• Survival Zone -

8-10

• Fruiting Zone -

• Cold Hardiness -

• Wind -

Wind tolerant

• Sun -

Full sun to no more than 30% shade Temperatures best over 65F

• Taste Description -

• Personal Notes -

• Growth tips -

Soil needs good water holding capacity.

Known Afflictions

• Pests -

Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes

• Susceptible Diseases -

Panama disease and black sigatoka

• Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

• Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:

• Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

• Links

  (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)

• Sources