Staff pick
Photo: geoff mckay from Palmerston North, New Zealand (licence) · representative image, not the exact plant you receive
Raja Puri Banana
Musa 'Raja Puri'
Compact, wind-resistant and among the most cold-tolerant bananas available, with sweet, firm fruit. The sensible choice for an exposed Central Florida yard.
- RipensSummer harvest
- USDA zones8b-11
- Mature size8 to 10 ft
- CategoryBananas and Plantains
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Understory layer
Full sun
Hardy to about 26F
Grows well in a pot
High in potassium
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Raja Puri Banana in Central Florida
Full sun. Tolerates wind and cold better than most bananas and needs less babying. Still wants steady water and heavy feeding.