Dwarf Cavendish Banana

The Dwarf Cavendish Banana is one of the most popular and widely grown banana cultivars in the world — known for its short, manageable height and sweet, creamy fruit. This is the same type of banana found in grocery stores globally, but grown fresh at home or on a boutique farm, the flavor is richer and the fruit quality far superior.

Ideal for small spaces, container growing, and warm-climate landscaping, Dwarf Cavendish brings commercial-grade production to backyards, nurseries, and edible gardens alike.

🌿 Plant Growth

• Grows to a compact 8–10 ft tall in the ground

• Perfect for containers, greenhouses, and tight urban spaces

• Broad tropical leaves; thrives in full sun

• Begins fruiting in 12–24 months with good care

• Fast-growing and easy to manage

🍌 Fruit Description

• Classic yellow bananas, 6–8 inches long

• Smooth, sweet, and creamy flavor

• Fruits develop in large bunches — up to 40–50 lbs per stalk

• Same variety as store-bought bananas but significantly fresher and richer when homegrown

• High demand in both local markets and home gardens

❄️ Cold Tolerance

• USDA Zones 9b–11

• Handles light cold with protection, but prefers warm, frost-free climates

• May die back in frost but regrows from the base if roots are protected

📅 Harvest Season

• Fruiting begins 12–24 months from planting

• Ripens 3–5 months after flowering

• Consistent production in warm zones with year-round care

💼 Ideal For

• Home growers, edible landscapes, tropical-themed gardens

• CSA programs, farm-to-table chefs, and small-scale tropical fruit farms

• Excellent choice for schools, patios, and kid-friendly gardens due to manageable size

• Also used as a windbreak or nurse plant for other young tropical trees

🔒 Zill High Performance Notes

Our Dwarf Cavendish bananas are grown from vigorous pups, not tissue culture, ensuring fast establishment, proven genetics, and reliable performance in Florida and beyond. Grown outdoors and hardened for real-world planting success.