Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Hybrid origin
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
MALUS domestica 'Granny Smith'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Green Cooking Apple, Green Eating Apple
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Granny Smith
In German
Bananenbaum
Granny Smith
In French
Bananier
Granny Smith
In Spanish
Banano
Granny Smith
In Greek
μπανανιά
Granny Smith
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Maçã-verde
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Jabłoń domowa 'Granny Smith'
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Granny Smith
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple
Season and care of Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Granny Smith Apple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Granny Smith Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Granny Smith Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple Physical Information
Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Granny Smith Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Granny Smith Apple flower color: White
- Granny Smith Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple
Care of Banana Tree and Granny Smith Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Granny Smith Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Granny Smith Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.