Burro Banana Plant – Live Banana Tree with Slightly Tangy Flavor

About This Plant

The Burro Banana Plant is a live banana plant known for producing plump, angular bananas with a mildly sweet, slightly lemony tang. It offers firm texture when green and creaminess when ripe, and is suitable for fresh eating and cooking (green or ripe).

What You Will Receive

1 live Burro Banana plant — healthy, rooted starter plant. Size may vary (starter stage). Carefully packaged for safe delivery.

Fruit & Flavor

• Taste: mildly sweet with a slight lemony tang
• Texture: firm when green, creamy when ripe
• Shape: thick, angular fruit with minimal curve
• Excellent for: fresh eating, frying or sautéing, smoothies & desserts

Growing Conditions

• Light: full sun preferred (best fruit production)
• Water: regular watering for optimal growth
• Soil: well-draining, fertile soil
• Climate: best in USDA Zones 8–11
• Can be grown in containers in cooler climates

Cold Tolerance

• More cold-tolerant than many banana varieties
• May withstand brief cool temperatures
• Protect from frost for best results

Growth & Size

• Fast-growing under warm conditions
• Can reach 10–15+ feet tall
• May require support when fruiting due to heavy bunches

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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