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They are not picky on soil type, as long as there is adequate drainage.  Supplemental watering can improve fruit set and retention, but once established they can withstand Florida’s dry season without much issue.  The tree itself is a beautiful, spreading grower, with curving branches and lush foliage.  If left unpruned they can grow large, but are easily kept at 8-10 feet tall with a routine haircut.  Starfruit trees can handle cold weather reasonably well, with some dieback of branch tips when temperatures dip below freezing.  One thing to note is that Starfruit trees will not perform well in areas exposed to constant high wind, so choose your planting area strategically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of all the tropical fruit trees we grow, Starfruit has consistently been one of our most popular and is one of the first trees we recommend to new growers.  Its lush foliage and pretty pinkish-purple flowers add a pop of beauty to a garden, and constant availability of fruit makes it a must-have for your food forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Can grow to 20’+, but easily maintained at 8’-10’ with pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:  Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy: 30-32 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:  Spring and Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering requirements: Semi-drought tolerant once established, but will benefit from extra watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Forest Layer: Canopy, Sub Canopy, Understory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Edible Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41356121899095,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":41356121931863,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":41356121964631,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gallon","offer_id":41356121997399,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6815\/7783\/files\/DwarfHawaiian-cutandjuicy.png?v=1769532665"},{"product_id":"sapodilla-silas-wood","title":"Sapodilla Tree 'Silas Wood'","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sought after “dwarf” variety, ‘Silas Wood’ is great for container growing, and can be maintained as a bush.  It starts producing at a young age, and the small fruits have superior flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLatin name - 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Most varieties will produce their first bunch about 12 months after planting, with routine harvests every 3-6 months at maturity.  Banana plants are beautiful in the landscape, and can be fit into smaller spaces than most trees.  Overall, bananas may in fact be our #1 favorite fruiting plant to grow for many reasons, including their resiliency, year-round fruit production in South Florida, and the vibrant energy they offer to any landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanana plants as we know them are the result of thousands of years of human selective breeding efforts, in an effort to improve their usefulness as a food crop.  As the Latin name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusa x paradisiaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suggests, modern Bananas are a hybrid of two original wild species:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusa balbisiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  These originated in two different regions of Southeast Asia: M. acuminata from the tropical islands, and M. balbisiana from the mainlands at higher elevation.  The two species naturally hybridized, and eventually variations with seedless fruit were discovered, forming the foundation for the Banana that we know and love today.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanana plants grow from an underground root mass called a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecorm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  The roots are very shallow and grow quickly, seeking water and nutrients in the soil.  When planting Bananas in your yard, it’s important to note that they do best when fertilized, watered, and mulched well.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter growing for a period of time, Banana plants will flower and produce a large “bunch” of fruit at the top of the plant.  After several months, when the fruit is mature and ready to be picked, the entire fruit-bearing stalk is cut down, and the fruit is harvested.  During this time, small “pups” form at the base of the plant, and grow quickly.  After the main fruiting stem is harvested and cut down, the next-largest pup will grow to be its successor, fruiting once again within the next few months.  From the time of initial planting to first harvest, with good cultivation, it can take an average of 12 months for fruit to develop and mature, and after initial fruiting you can expect a harvest every 3-6 months.  The Banana plant will produce additional pups which can be dug up and removed, and replanted elsewhere. We recommend, in order to keep your banana plant productive and vigorous, to limit each plant to 3-4 pups at most and remove the excess.   Banana plants do require a special type of maintenance which is different from other fruiting trees, but are quite rewarding in exchange and we consider them one of the best fruiting plants to grow in South Florida.  We have more Banana plants than any other type of fruit planted at our farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanana cultivars exhibit a vast diversity of growth habits, fruiting tendencies, flavor and sugar\/starch levels, and visual appearance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are actually the same species, but are put into a different category due to the larger, starchier fruit which is mostly eaten cooked, either green or ripe.   Our collection of both Bananas and Plantains has grown over the years, and we have learned to appreciate each variety for its unique characteristics.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe categorize Banana varieties by a few metrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  The height at which the fruit typically hangs.  Leaves usually extend higher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Whether the plant is a heavy or light producer, and frequency of harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Overall taste, and typical use of the fruit (i.e. fresh eating “dessert” bananas, or cooking bananas)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall toughness and vigor of the plant, including wind resistance and resistance to pests and disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis does not include cold tolerance– all bananas are damaged by freezing temperatures, however some will recover quicker than others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the individual listings for each variety for a fuller understanding of each banana and its various qualities.  We are continuously evaluating the plants at our farm and will update these listings as new information comes to light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e_________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Varies by cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:  Full sun to part shade (Full sun=highest production, Shade=reduced)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy: 32 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:  Year-round\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering requirements:  Loves water, but can tolerate dry periods as long as they are mulched heavily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Edible Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41360838164567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":41360838197335,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":41360838230103,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6815\/7783\/files\/Banana-DwarfOrinoco-3Gal.jpg?v=1769532515"},{"product_id":"banana-dwarf-namwa","title":"Banana Plant 'Dwarf Namwa'","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 4-6 ft  \/  Compact plant, great producer of tasty dessert-type fruit.  Easy to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Dwarf Namwa’ is a short, compact plant with bunches hanging at eye level or below.  Namwa bananas have a delicious flavor and texture, unique from most other bananas and much superior to grocery store fruit. They are sweet, with notes of strawberry and kiwi, and when extra ripe the flavor becomes even sweeter, with a sticky richness that almost reminds us of caramel.  Both tall and dwarf Namwa plants are very reliable, productive, and rarely have any pest issues.  Namwa bananas are often erroneously referred to as ‘Ice Cream’ banana, a name that is mistakenly applied to various different banana cultivars. The true name is Namwa, or in its native region of Southeast Asia, it is called ‘Pisang Awak’.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLatin name - \u003cspan\u003eMusa x paradisiaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBananas are one of the easiest and most exciting fruit producing \"trees\" to grow in Florida!  Botanically speaking they are not a tree, but rather a large herbaceous plant. 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We recommend, in order to keep your banana plant productive and vigorous, to limit each plant to 3-4 pups at most and remove the excess.   Banana plants do require a special type of maintenance which is different from other fruiting trees, but are quite rewarding in exchange and we consider them one of the best fruiting plants to grow in South Florida.  We have more Banana plants than any other type of fruit planted at our farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanana cultivars exhibit a vast diversity of growth habits, fruiting tendencies, flavor and sugar\/starch levels, and visual appearance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are actually the same species, but are put into a different category due to the larger, starchier fruit which is mostly eaten cooked, either green or ripe.   Our collection of both Bananas and Plantains has grown over the years, and we have learned to appreciate each variety 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We recommend, in order to keep your banana plant productive and vigorous, to limit each plant to 3-4 pups at most and remove the excess.   Banana plants do require a special type of maintenance which is different from other fruiting trees, but are quite rewarding in exchange and we consider them one of the best fruiting plants to grow in South Florida.  We have more Banana plants than any other type of fruit planted at our farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanana cultivars exhibit a vast diversity of growth habits, fruiting tendencies, flavor and sugar\/starch levels, and visual appearance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are actually the same species, but are put into a different category due to the larger, starchier fruit which is mostly eaten cooked, either green or ripe.   Our collection of both Bananas and Plantains has grown over the years, and we have learned to appreciate each variety 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Julie has an enjoyable “spiciness” to it, and we can see why it is loved so much, although we prefer some of its progeny which are more adapted to Florida. 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