Banana - Blue Java: RESTRICTED TO S.E. QLD new

Banana - Blue Java: RESTRICTED TO S.E. QLD newThis eye catching banana tree is both beautiful and produces delicious fruit. A fast growing, cold tolerant variety of banana also called Ice cream banana as the flavour and consistency is reminiscent of creamy vanilla ice cream or custard. When the fruit is green it is a brilliant aqua colour and then ripens to yellow. Currently 50cms tall and grows to a max height of 2 3m. Can be grown in posts. Protect from frost and strong winds and like free

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsJune

3-4 years until fruiting

requires male and female plants so it is recommended to plant in groups of 3 to ensure fruiting

the fruit is succulent and mildly flavoured

Cinnamon myrtle and aniseed myrtle are two close relatives and all can be used in cooking

Grafted low chill nashi pear tree that will produce fruit in south east Queensland

There are two forms of the Santol the red and the yellow

deciduous and frost tolerant

The fragrant white flowers are an added bonus to this compact glossy leaved bush

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest4-5 Years

Brazilian guavas are an excellent source of vitamin C to boost the immune system and calcium to strengthen bones and teeth

This eye catching banana tree is both beautiful and produces delicious fruit