Banana Ice Cream
Musa acuminata 'Ice Cream'

Banana Ice Cream
Musa acuminata 'Ice Cream'

The Ice Cream Banana, also known as Blue Java, is a highly sought-after banana variety known for its silvery blue fruit peels and creamy, vanilla-like flavor. Thriving in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, it performs well in warm, tropical climates and exhibits good cold tolerance compared to other bananas. With its attractive blue-green foliage and unique, dessert-quality fruit, this banana is ideal for edible landscapes, tropical gardens, and standout specimen plantings.
Colors
Maintenance
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Habit
10-20ft
Native
Florida Friendly
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Soil PH
5.5-7.0
Salt Tolerance
High
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Drought Tolerance
Low