Product Description
Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana Plant: Scoop up the Tropical Flavor!
About the Fruit
Get ready to indulge in the unique taste of the Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana, a fruit that stands out in the world of bananas with its creamy texture and hints of vanilla flavor. Reminiscent of ice cream in both taste and consistency, these bananas captivate with their unusual blue-tinged peels when unripe, ripening to a soft, silvery blue. Perfect for smoothies, desserts, or straight off the tree, the “Blue Java” adds an exotic twist to your palate and brings a tropical flair to your home.
What to Know About the Tree
The Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana Plant is a sight to behold with its large, lush leaves that provide a tropical canopy in any garden. This fast-growing, cold-tolerant variety reaches a height of 12 to 18 feet and is semi-evergreen, depending on your climate. It thrives in a range of environments and is known for its resilience and ease of care, making it an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Watch as it becomes the centerpiece of your garden with its unique silvery-blue fruits and statuesque presence.
Harvest Season
Anticipation builds as the summer months approach, signaling the arrival of the Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana harvest season. From late summer into fall, bunches of bananas mature, ready to be plucked and enjoyed. This bountiful period not only provides a delicious harvest but also turns your garden into a tropical paradise, brimming with vibrant greenery and dotted with the enchanting hues of ripening bananas.
Enhancing Your Fruitscape™
Imagine stepping into your own fruitscape™, where the Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana Plant is a star attraction. Its towering leaves and distinctive fruits create a stunning visual impact, making it an ideal choice for an eye-catching focal point or as part of an edible border. Integrating this exotic beauty into your fruitscape™ not only elevates the aesthetics of your outdoor space but also offers a sustainable and delightful way to harvest your own tropical treats. With Just Fruits and Exotics, your landscape transforms into a lush, edible paradise that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds.
Choose our family-owned and operated nursery for your Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana Plant. With our commitment to shipping 100% in pot, just like buying in person, you’ll receive a plant that’s ready to thrive. Our superior packaging and easy shipping ensure your exotic gem arrives in impeccable condition. Trust in our nationally renowned reputation and bring a slice of the tropics home with the trusted expertise of Just Fruits and Exotics.
Cold Hardy | 10-15° |
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Container Plant | Container Friendly |
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Growing Zone | 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 11A, 11B |
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Mature Height | 12-14 FT |
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Mature Width | 5-6 FT |
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Pollinator | Self Fertile |
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Spacing | 5-6 FT |
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Sunlight | Part to Full |
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Planting & Care
Fruitscaping with Banana Trees
Bananas are the best way to add tropical splendor to your landscape. Lush and fast growing, bananas can be used as a backdrop or as a focal specimen. Create a summer windbreak or privacy screen. Plant a group of 3 to 5 and create an instant shade garden. Mix in elephant ears and gingers for a South Seas paradise.
Bananas will grow and produce fruit regularly in the colder regions of the Lower South (Zones 8B and 9). It takes two things to be successful: a variety that will fruit in 9 months (most varieties take 2 years), and plenty of water and fertilizer. Bananas fruit year round in Zone 10.
The broad, flat leaves of banana trees stand out in the landscape. Plant them in clumps of three to five for a sunny tropical look. They thrive in low wet spots or on the edges of ponds. Add ginger lilies and sago palms for a jungle of your own. Bananas have a very shallow root system and dwarf varieties are suitable for containers. Therefore, you can put them in large planters around your pool or out on the patio.
Recommended Fertilizers
Growing Guide
View Our full Banana Tree Planting and Growing Guide
Shipping Info
Shipping Restrictions
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Shipping Information
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
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