{"product_id":"banana-manzano-apple-banana-musa-acuminata","title":"Banana 'Manzano' Apple Banana (Musa acuminata) Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite banana varieties! The Apple Banana has a superb, sweet flavor and really does taste just like apples! Fruit is on the smaller size, making it perfect for snacks and smoothies.  This Musa variety is definitely a hold steady; reliable producing a heavy and strong crop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabsWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"current\" id=\"charsTab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabsWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"current\" id=\"charsTab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Banana (aka Manzano) is a seedless diploid that is rendered so by bearing sterile female flowers. It is not produced commercially on large scale but it is usually grown in backyards for family consumption. Its sub-acid flavor is reminiscent of a cross between an apple and a very sweet banana, which make a pleasing combination. Allow it to ripen fully before eating. The plant is quite cold hardy and will not be harmed by temperatures that are close to freezing. If frost forms on its leaves they will turn brown. The Apple Banana tree will grow 12 to 14 feet tall and is mostly green colored with just a light margin of red around the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍎\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🍌Experience the Sweet Taste of the Tropics with the Manzano Apple Banana!\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home one of the world's most flavorful banana varieties with the \u003cstrong\u003eBanana 'Manzano' Apple Banana (Musa acuminata)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Famous for its naturally sweet, apple-like flavor and creamy texture, this tropical favorite produces smaller, exceptionally delicious bananas that are perfect for fresh snacking, smoothies, desserts, and fruit salads. Beyond its incredible fruit, the Manzano Banana adds bold tropical beauty to any landscape with its lush green foliage, making it an outstanding choice for home orchards, edible gardens, patios, and collectors of rare fruiting plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike common grocery store bananas, the Manzano Banana offers a unique, aromatic flavor profile with subtle notes reminiscent of apples and strawberries when fully ripe. Fast-growing and highly rewarding in warm climates, this ornamental edible plant thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering. Whether planted in the ground or grown in a large container, it creates a dramatic tropical centerpiece while providing delicious harvests season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces sweet, apple-flavored bananas with a rich, creamy texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful tropical foliage adds year-round ornamental appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for home orchards, edible landscapes, and container gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing perennial in warm climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fresh eating, smoothies, desserts, and baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow with proper sunlight, moisture, and well-draining soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransform your garden into a tropical paradise with the unforgettable Manzano Apple Banana.\u003c\/strong\u003e From its lush, vibrant foliage to its uniquely sweet fruit, this extraordinary variety is sure to become the centerpiece of your edible landscape. Order yours today and enjoy the beauty, flavor, and satisfaction of harvesting your own tropical bananas right at home! 🍌🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":55843864281161,"sku":"BAN-MAN-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large Burlap Pot","offer_id":55843864313929,"sku":"BAN-MAN-XL","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/4279\/1497\/files\/apple_banana_plant_for_sale_sow_exotic_Banana_Manzano_Apple_Banana_Musa_acuminata_Plant.png?v=1784928846","url":"https:\/\/treeoflifegrocers.com\/products\/banana-manzano-apple-banana-musa-acuminata","provider":"Tree of Life Grocers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}