One of the most popular banana varieties, the fruit from ‘Ice Cream’ has a creamy, vanilla flavor, just like ice cream. It grows 10-12’ tall so once it reaches full size, it is ideal to plant directly in the ground for home gardens in southern zones or in large pots in northern conservatories or greenhouses. The large, showy leaves are silvery-green and the unripe banana fruit is silvery-blue before ripening to pale yellow You might know it as Musa Blue Java. Plant in full sun and give ample watering with regular applications of fertilizer from spring through summer.
Also known as Blue Java
Tropical look long broad leaves, huge burgundy flowers
Full Sun
Tastes like ice cream