Banana Plant || Banana Tree || Musa acuminata || شجرة الموز || Outdoor Fruit Plant UAE & KSA

The Banana Tree (Musa acuminata) شجرة الموز is a fast-growing, evergreen tropical plant admired for its lush, paddle-shaped foliage and sweet edible fruits. Known worldwide as the most widely grown edible banana species, Musa acuminata not only produces delicious bananas but also brings a tropical statement look to gardens, villas, and farms across UAE & Saudi Arabia.

This ornamental yet functional plant grows up to 3.6–6m tall with a spread of 1.8–3m, forming a trunk-like pseudostem made from overlapping leaf sheaths. Its cream to yellow flowers, adorned with bracts, develop into bunches of the world’s most popular fruit – the banana.

Beyond fruits, several parts of the Banana Tree are edible. The pseudostems and banana flowers are used in South Asian cuisines, cooked as vegetables, while the fruits are enjoyed fresh, juiced, or in desserts. With proper care, Musa acuminata is easy to grow and safe around children and pets, making it an excellent choice for home gardens.

🌿 Why Choose the Banana Tree (Musa acuminata)?

• ✅ Produces the world’s most popular edible bananas 🍌

• ✅ Fast-growing evergreen with large tropical leaves

• ✅ Pet- & child-friendly, safe for family gardens

• ✅ Adds bold, exotic beauty to landscapes

• ✅ Delivered healthy in nursery pot with premium soil

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Musa acuminata

• Common Names: Banana Tree, Edible Banana, شجرة الموز

• Family: Musaceae

• Height: 3.6–6m (mature)

• Spread: 1.8–3m

• Leaves: Huge paddle-shaped leaves, up to 1.8–3m long

• Flowers: Erect spikes, cream to yellow with bracts

• Fruit: Edible yellow bananas in bunches

• Sun Tolerance: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Requirement: Medium – keep soil moist, not soggy

• Soil: Well-draining, humus-rich

• Temperature Range: 20–27°C (ideal for UAE & KSA)

• Fertilizer: Monthly feeding during growing season

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Pest Tolerance: Medium

• Disease Tolerance: Low (requires attentive care)

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in full sun with humus-rich, well-draining soil

• Water thoroughly in summer; reduce in cooler months

• Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer to boost fruiting

• Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture

• Protect from strong winds that may damage large leaves

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Banana Tree (Musa acuminata) in nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Expert planting & care guide included

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Available Heights (overall height):

• 0.50–0.60m overall height

• 0.60–0.80m overall height

• 0.80–1.00m overall height

• 1.00–1.20m overall height