{"product_id":"banana-blue-java-musa-acuminata-balbisiana","title":"Banana 'Blue Java' (Musa acuminata × balbisiana)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"406\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eThe Ice Cream Banana: Sweet, Vanilla-Like Fruit on a Hardy Tropical Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"781\" class=\"\"\u003eThe legendary Blue Java Banana, also known as the Ice Cream Banana, is a must-grow for any tropical fruit lover or edible landscaper. This striking variety produces creamy, vanilla-flavored fruit with a soft, dessert-like texture that has earned it a cult following. Its unique flavor and beautiful blue-tinged fruit make it both delicious and eye-catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1040\" class=\"\"\u003eBefore ripening, the bananas are an icy blue-silver color—turning pale yellow when mature. The flesh is soft, sweet, and reminiscent of vanilla custard or soft serve, making it ideal for smoothies, frozen treats, or eating fresh right off the stalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1393\" class=\"\"\u003eBlue Java grows as a fast-maturing banana tree, reaching 12–20 feet tall with wide, wind-resistant leaves. It’s cold-hardy for a banana, tolerating temperatures down to the mid-20s (°F) once established. It thrives in Zones 8b–11 and is one of the few bananas suitable for growers in warmer subtropical areas, not just the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring home the legendary Blue Java Banana and experience one of the world's most talked-about tropical fruits.\u003c\/strong\u003e From its striking blue-green bananas to its famously smooth, vanilla-like flavor, this extraordinary variety is sure to become the centerpiece of your garden and the highlight of every harvest. Order your Blue Java Banana today and enjoy years of lush tropical beauty, homegrown fruit, and the unforgettable taste of the famous \"Ice Cream Banana!\" 🍌🌴\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"NEW! Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":55843863232585,"sku":"C2b-BAN-BLU-Lt","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large Nursery Pot","offer_id":55843863265353,"sku":"BAN-BLU-XL","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/4279\/1497\/files\/0155d9_41fa340cabb54f40b24cc7b2b0115817_mv2.jpg?v=1784889432","url":"https:\/\/treeoflifegrocers.com\/products\/banana-blue-java-musa-acuminata-balbisiana","provider":"Tree of Life Grocers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}