Banana Trees for Sale

Banana Trees for Sale: 20+ Florida-Grown Varieties Shipped Live

Grow a tropical paradise at home with our banana trees for sale, over 20 dwarf, cold hardy, and rare ornamental banana plants shipped live from our trusted Central Florida greenhouse. Many of our banana plants are tissue-cultured for premium genetics, disease resistance, and faster fruiting, every order ships with our plant health guarantee.

Types of Banana Trees We Sell

We carry edible cultivars and ornamental banana plants for every garden goal:

• Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant — compact, fast-fruiting, ideal for container gardening and patios.
• Grand Nain Banana Plant — the Chiquita-style favorite for reliable home harvests.
• Ice Cream Banana Plant (Blue Java) — creamy vanilla flavor, semi-dwarf, cold tolerance.
• Goldfinger Banana Tree (FHIA-1) — cold hardy, Panama-disease resistant edible.
• Basjoo Banana Plant (Musa basjoo) — toughest cold hardy banana tree, ornamental down to USDA hardiness zone 6.
• Lady Finger, Gros Michel, Hua Moa, Mysore, Lakatan Musa, Praying Hands — collector and chef favorites.
• Truly Tiny & Red Dwarf — ultra-dwarf, pet-safe and non-toxic banana plant varieties for indoor container growing.

Cold Hardiness and Growing Zones

Most edible bananas thrive year-round in USDA hardiness zones 8–11. For temperate gardens, choose a cold hardy banana tree like Basjoo (zones 6–8), Raja Puri, or Goldfinger and mulch heavily before winter. Tropical gardens in Florida, Texas, southern California, and the Gulf Coast can plant any variety in-ground. In zones 5–7, grow dwarf banana plants in containers and overwinter them indoors or in a heated greenhouse.

Planting and Growing Instructions

Plant in spring after the dormant season, once soil warms past 60 °F:

1. Location — full sun, protection from wind, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ideal soil pH of 5.5–7.0.
2. Hole — dig twice the width of the root ball; loosen the root system and backfill with compost. Avoid flooding by adding sloping of the ditches around the base if your site holds water.
3. Spacing — 6–8 feet apart for airflow and growth.
4. Container — use a large pot with drainage holes; re-pot every 2–3 years as the plant grows. Dwarf banana plants are best for containers.
5. Watering — deep, consistent watering through the growing season. Banana trees tolerate brief flooding but not drought or soggy roots.
6. Fertilizing — balanced fertilizer monthly; mulching retains moisture and suppresses weeds.
7. Pruning & pollination — most varieties are self-fertile; prune spent stalks after picking the fruit. Banana leaf tattering from strong winds is cosmetic and won't harm the plant.
8. Cold protection — wrap or move containers before frost; in marginal zones, cut back and heavily mulch the crown.

How Long Until a Banana Tree Fruits?

Tissue-cultured banana plants fruit in 9–15 months, faster and more uniformly than suckers. Dwarf Cavendish and Grand Nain are the quickest; Ice Cream and Goldfinger take 12–15 months.

Year-Round Banana Tree Care and Maintenance

Once planted, ongoing care is simple. Keep watering steady through the growing season and ease off in cooler months. Fertilize monthly with a balanced feed during active growth. Pruning is light, remove dead leaves and spent fruiting stalks after picking. For container-grown plants, re-pot every 2–3 years into fresh soil with strong drainage to prevent root rot. Bananas handle short flooding but are sensitive to drought, so mulch deeply to lock in moisture. Most varieties are self-fertile, so no pollination partner is needed for fruit set.

Benefits and Features of Banana Trees

• Edible landscapes — fresh homegrown fruit plus large, tropical leaves and exotic flowers.
• Ornamental banana plants add instant resort vibes — many are shade tolerant under taller canopies.
• Low maintenance once established; most are self-fertile with no pollinator needed.
• Container gardening friendly — dwarf banana plants suit balconies, patios, and sunny windows.
• Fast growing — many cultivars add 1–2 feet per month through the growing season.

What Our Customers Say

Everglades Farm customers praise our variety selection, careful packing, and condition on arrival. Our shipping department wraps every banana tree to prevent damaged plants in transit. Read verified reviews on each product page.

Banana Trees for Sale Near Me

Skip the big-box generics. We ship live, nursery-grown plants direct from our South Florida greenhouse across the US, specialty cultivars, superior genetics, and a head start on the growing season.

More Banana Tree Resources

Need help choosing or caring for your tree? See our care guide for spring planting and winter protection, browse our Blog for banana plant ornamental ideas, or contact our team. Ready to start? Browse the full collection above.