Double Mahoi Banana Tree
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10004669
Get the most fruit from the Double Mahoi Banana Tree (Musa acuminata 'Mahoi')! A bountiful sweet banana tree that doubles up its fruit production plus has enormous blue-green foliage! All this and easy-to-reach size and easy care too!
If you are fortunate enough to live in a warm growing zone where it never freezes, Mahoi Banana will grow fast and provide you and your family with two crops of sweet bananas a year! The manageable size makes Mahoi a versatile plant for home gardeners regardless of property size, suitable even in large pots and planters!
Meaning ‘twins’ in Hawaiian, Mahoi is wind and disease resistant, however, any protected sunny area will give you sweet, creamy, dessert quality fruit with very little work from you!
Planting and Application:
These are ideal specimens and screening plants to use around your patio or poolside, adding an instant tropical flair to your entertaining spots. The large leaves dampen noise and slow wind, giving any area a fantastic serenity and staycation feel!
Whether it’s rows or groupings, or you are starting your own tropical fruit orchard, Banana plants are easy-care plants for your home! The smaller size means this mix-and-match with other exotic heat-loving plants as easily as they stand out as a solo focal point. As long as you can provide enough moisture, Mahoi does great in large pots and planters so you can decorate your porch or balcony with tropical greenery!
- Huge Wind-Resistant Foliage
- Double the Fruiting Stalks
- Sweet, Creamy, Dessert Level Full-Sized Fruit
- Porch, Patio & Container-Sized
- Great Exotic Accent & Specimen
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Banana tree care is super easy! Give them consistent moisture, regular fertilizer and a full sun location. They’ll reward your attention with a double bounty of fruit and coarse green texture for your landscape! Water a bit less in winter when they’re not growing to avoid root rot and provide a very well-drained location that will not get soggy.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Regular Fertilizer
- Requires Protection From Extreme Wind & Weather
Get more Bananas without sacrificing space! Order the Double Mahoi Banana Tree today at NatureHills.com before this great variety is gone!
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 19.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 21.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 24.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 29.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 34.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 41.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 27% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 8-9
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Musa x 'Double Mahoi' |
| Type | Broad-Leaved Evergreen |
| Mature Height | 5 - 7 feet |
| Mature Spread | 3 - 5 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well Drained Soil |
| Moisture | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | Late Winter |
| Fragrant | No |